Diagnosis for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - NIDDK

How do doctors diagnose EPI?To diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), your doctor will ask about your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and order tests.Medical and family historyTo help diagnose EPI, your doctor will ask about your symptoms history of diseases and conditions that may causeEPI family history of pancreatitis history of excessive alcohol consumption, which may increase your chance of developing chronicpancreatitis history of smoking, which may increase your chance of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancerTo help diagnose EPI, your doctor will ask aboutyour symptoms and medical and family history.Physical examDuring a physical exam, your doctor may examine your body for signs of weight loss or malnutrition check your abdomenfor swelling listen to sounds within your abdomen using a stethoscope tap on your abdomen checking for tenderness or painWhat tests do doctors use to diagnose EPI?Doctors most often orderstool tests, blood tests, and...