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Nuclear medicine uses a small amount of radioactive material to diagnose a wide variety of diseases and disorders. The radiation dose received is usually less than a routine chest X-ray. Nuclear medi...

Our Gastroenterology & Hepatology team in Barron, Wisconsin, specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal and liver disorders. We believe in delivering expert, whole-person ...

The digestive system is directly impacted by the foods you eat and your lifestyle. By taking these small steps to improve your digestive health, you'll help your digestive system to function more effi...

You can be treated in Barron for these and other common or complex digestive and liver disorders: Celiac disease Cirrhosis Diverticulitis Fecal incontinence Gallstones Gastro...

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum. Also called bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional...

When liver disease progresses to an advanced stage, an excess amount of scar tissue replaces the normal liver tissue. This condition is termed cirrhosis. At this stage, the damage is considered irreve...

Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormon...

Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the normal spontaneous movement of the muscles (motility) in your stomach. Ordinarily, strong muscular contractions propel food through your digestive tract. ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus, which is the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. This backwash, called acid reflux, ca...

Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are common, especi...