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When a child’s pancreas does not make enough digestive enzymes, it’s called pediatric pancreatic insufficiency.
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Pediatric pancreatic insufficiency occurs when your child’s pancreas does not make enough digestive enzymes. These enzymes are needed to digest food and absorb nutrients so your child can grow. If your child has pancreatic insufficiency, they may develop nutritional deficiencies and be unable to gain or maintain an appropriate weight for their age.
Most of the time, pediatric pancreatic insufficiency is caused by cystic fibrosis (CF) - a rare genetic condition. However, it can also be caused by chronic (ongoing) pancreatitis.
