Pancreas Insufficiency

Synonyms Weakness of pancreatic function, reduced pancreatic function, insufficient production capacity of the pancreas, pancreatic insufficiency Synonyms in a broader sense weight loss, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, diarrhoea, fatty stools, flatulence, diabetes General definition Functional weakness (insufficiency) is generally defined as the inability of an organ to perform its tasks adequately. The … Pancreatic insufficiency Symptoms

Symptoms of exocrine insufficiency In exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, digestion-associated symptoms are the main focus. In a healthy state, the pancreas produces HCO3 (bicarbonate) to buffer the remaining gastric acid that is transported further, as well as various biocatalysts (enzymes) that break down (digest) the absorbed food into its components and thus enable the intestine to … Symptoms of exocrine insufficiency | Pancreatic insufficiency Symptoms