Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): What you need to know about hospitalization

Hospitalization for IBD is not common, but sometimes needed when symptoms get very severe, complications arise, or there are nutritional concerns.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is caused by a problem with the pancreas, an organ that plays an important role in digestion. EPI can be difficult to recognize, but once it’s identified, it
can be treated.