Chymotrypsin in Stool
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| Chymotrypsin in Stool : What is a chymotrypsin in stool test? This test measures the amount of chymotrypsin in a stool (poop) sample. Chymotrypsin is an enzyme, a protein that speeds up certain chemical reactions in your body. It is released by your pancreas (an organ behind your stomach) to help break down the protein in your food during digestion. If your pancreas is working as it should, there will be some chymotrypsin in your stool sample. However, if your pancreas is releasing lower-than-normal amounts of chymotrypsin, you may not have enough enzymes to digest your food properly. This is a condition known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. It's often called pancreatic insufficiency or EPI for short. Pancreatic insufficiency is most often caused by chronic pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas. It may also be caused by cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes mucus to build up in your lungs and other organs, including the pancreas. People with CF often have trouble absorbing nutrients from food. Your stool sample may also be tested for trypsin. This is another enzyme that is released by the pancreas and helps with digestion. Other names: fecal chymotrypsin, trypsin and chymotrypsin stool test | |
| Review Date: 20/10/2024 | Updated By: |