Enzyme replacement reduces malabsorption

The maldigestion of fats caused by a lack of lipases leads to steatorrhea, which is characteristic of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Other symptoms include bloating, a feeling of fullness, dyspepsia, an urge to have a bowel movement, and cramping abdominal pain. In adults, the most common cause is chronic pancreatitis. The measurement of pancreatic elastase in stool is a practical test method with the highest sensitivity. Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is an essential component of treatment.