Animation - Understanding Nutrition and the Role and Benefits of PERT
This animation describes pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) and it’s role and benefit for patients who have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). The animation provides an overview of the role of pancreatic enzymes in food digestion, the different types of PERT medications that are currently available, and provides tips for dosing and timing of PERT. For the majority of patients taking PERT, there is a significant improvement of symptoms, nutritional status, and overall quality of life.
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Animation - Understanding Nutrition and the Role and Benefits of PERT
Animation - Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
Slide Show - Understanding Nutrition and the Role and Benefits of PERT
Slide Show - Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
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What are the causes and symptoms of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)?
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How is EPI diagnosed?
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How is EPI treated?
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What EPI symptoms did you experience? How was your EPI diagnosed?
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What is your experience with pancreatic enzymes?
