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171. Enlarged Pancreas: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
     
     WebMD looks at possible causes of an enlarged pancreas, including symptoms and treatments.
     
172. EPI and Your Body
     
     With exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), your gut reactions can offer valuable clues to the condition.
     
173. Why Is EPI Hard to Diagnose?
     
     EPI can be tough to tell apart from other GI diseases, but your doctor can use a few tests that can confirm your diagnosis.
     
174. Enzyme Therapy for EPI
     
     With this digestive disorder, you’ll need extra enzymes to replace the ones your pancreas isn’t making.
     
175. How to Manage Your EPI
     
     Lifestyle changes are an important part of easing the symptoms of EPI.
     
176. What Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?
     
     You might get this condition when your pancreas doesn’t work like it should to help your body digest food.
     
177. Using Probiotics for Diarrhea
     
     Probiotics may help prevent traveler's diarrhea, diarrhea from antibiotics, and more. A guide to the best sources and kinds of probiotics.
     
178. Probiotics for Digestion: Questions for Your Doctor
     
     Which probiotics are likely to provide the best benefits for you? How long should you take them? What’s an effective dose? The most important questions to ask your doctor before taking probiotics.
     
179. What Is Peptic Ulcer Disease?
     
     WebMD expains peptic ulcer disease, including its causes and treatment.
     
180. Swallowing Problems
     
     WebMD explains the potential causes, diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing problems.