“EPI can vary [from person to person] and cause no symptoms — or at least symptoms that patients didn’t think were unusual — to severely distressing symptoms,” says Suresh Chari, MD, head of the Pancreas Interest Group in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Fortunately, your health care provider can work with you to get a better understanding of your symptoms and determine an effective treatment plan. Knowing what questions to ask (and when) will ensure the best doctor-patient relationship. Start by taking our short quiz designed to help you make sense of various EPI symptoms and provide the basis for a productive conversation with your doctor at your next appointment.
