No, but if your child sticks to their care plan, they should achieve their estimated height, gain weight. They will likely have to continue to take enzymes with meals and snacks throughout their life, but we are here help your child and you adjust to this new schedule of medications.
Will my child have to avoid certain foods with pediatric exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)?
While some foods might make your child’s EPI symptoms worse, we can adjust the enzymes we prescribe so your child won’t have to avoid too many foods. However, extremely greasy foods can cause gas, bloating and greasy stools in children with pancreatic insufficiency no matter how effective their enzymes are. So as always, a healthy balanced nutrition plan will give your child the best possible health outcomes.