The blood test looks for enzymes (amylase and lipase) leaking from the pancreas. Once you’re diagnosed, you’ll usually be admitted to the hospital for more testing and to make sure you get ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is most commonly caused by conditions ...

EPI is treated by replacing the enzymes that the pancreas is not able to produce. It typically consists of three enzymes amylase, which is used to break down starches; lipase, which is used to ...