Could Your Digestive Symptoms Be Due to Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency?

Are Uncomfortable Digestive Symptoms Disrupting Your Life?

Many UK adults struggle with ongoing digestive issues, unsure of the underlying cause. Bloating, oily stools, belly pain, unintentional weight loss and food not being properly digested can sometimes signal a problem with your pancreas—specifically, a shortage of vital digestive enzymes.

Why Are Digestive Enzymes So Important?

Your pancreas plays an essential role in digestion by releasing enzymes that help break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates. When your pancreas isn’t making enough enzymes—known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)—your gut can’t absorb nutrients properly.

Symptoms like frequent diarrhoea, floating or greasy stools, and unexplained weight loss could be your body’s way of alerting you to a pancreatic enzyme problem.

Could It Be Something Else?

Of course, many gut symptoms are due to more common issues, such as IBS or food intolerance, but EPI is often overlooked. If lifestyle changes and standard treatments haven’t helped, further testing could be valuable.

How Can You Check Your Pancreatic Function at Home?

With the Mayfield At-Home Pancreatic Elastase Stool Test, you can collect a small stool sample discreetly at home. Our kit includes everything you need for safe, hygienic collection, with results in just 5 days.

Why Consider This Test?

• Non-invasive and simple to use
• Helps pinpoint the cause of persistent digestive symptoms
• Enables you to seek appropriate treatment—from dietary changes to pancreatic enzyme supplements

What if I Don’t Do the Test?

Whether or not you proceed, here’s what you can do:

• Keep a food and symptom diary for a week
• Try eating smaller, low-fat meals
• Discuss your symptoms with your GP, especially if you see signs like oily stools or weight loss

Ready to Get Answers?

If you want clarity and guidance: Order your at-home stool testing kit today, or book an in-person test at Mayfield Clinic for trusted UK results.

For more info on digestive symptoms and pancreas issues, see the NHS A-Z on pancreatitis.