Question

A person diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (epi) does not have the digestive enzymes that are needed to adequately digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. what would be a likely consequence of this medical condition?

Answer 1

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is basically a condition wherein the human body is incapable of digesting food due to lack of digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas. This is found in humans affected with cystic fibrosis and Shwachman- Diamond Syndrome and is also common among dogs. The consequences or side effects of this medical condition are the following:
a) frequent diarrhea
b) gassy stomach and bloating
c)stomach pain
d) greasy and foul smelling stools
e)weight loss