EPI is not reversible, but treatment and certain lifestyle changes can help people manage their symptoms.
Any disease that can impact the tissue in the pancreas can cause EPI. These include conditions such as:
cystic fibrosis
pancreatic cancer
acute or chronic pancreatitis
If the pancreas is damaged, it may not produce enough enzymes, which can result in EPI.
In cases of chronic pancreatitis, the damage to the pancreas is permanent.
An acute case of pancreatitis that causes death to pancreatic tissue can also not be reversed.
Cystic fibrosis is an incurable disease, and can damage the pancreas.