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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...

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...

In patients with peptic ulcer disease, an open sore or crater develops on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine (duodenum). The most common symptom of a pepti...

Celiac disease, also called sprue, is an immune reaction to eating gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in you...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an term used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Crohn's disease This type of IBD is chara...

Prescription drug disposal information Prescription drugs need to be disposed of properly. Unused or expired prescription medications can be disposed of correctly utilizing the free local drop bo...

At Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, we offer the following advanced technology in breast cancer detection and treatment: Breast MRI Ultrasound - In most instances, an ultrasound is avai...

Digital mammography is different from conventional mammography in how the image of the breast is viewed and, more importantly, manipulated. The radiologist can view and manipulate the images on high-r...

Our team of cancer specialists in Red Wing, Minnesota, provides comprehensive care, including screening, evaluation, treatment, guidance and follow up for any breast concerns you may have. We understa...

More and more people are surviving cancer and living many years as survivors. Our cancer team of experts in Red Wing, Minnesota, provides our patients excellent care throughout their cancer treatment ...