Malnutrition and vitamin deficiency
Pancreatic enzymes break food into small molecules that your body can absorb into the bloodstream. When exocrine pancreatic insufficiency prevents the digestive system from breaking down food, the body can’t use those vitamins and nutrients.
Weight loss
Even when you’re eating a normal amount of food, EPI can lead to weight loss. This happens because your body isn’t breaking down food into the smaller forms your digestive system can use. You may also lose weight because you’re eating less to avoid the uncomfortable symptoms of EPI.
