The pancreas is a leaf-shaped organ that makes digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin, located near major arteries and veins. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) develops when your pancreas does not produce or secrete enough digestive enzymes. The following article will show the causes and treatment measures for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

The pancreas plays many roles, it makes the insulin needed to regulate glucose and enzymes to digest food and absorb nutrients. When you have a pancreatic disorder, you may experience symptoms such as pain and bloating, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition, etc.