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Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid called bile that's released into your small intestin...

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...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term for a range of liver conditions. As the name implies, the main characteristic of NAFLD is too much fat stored in liver cells. Some individuals with N...

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...

If you're experiencing problems or pain with the skin, muscles, ligaments, nerves and bones of the foot and ankle, our comprehensive team of foot and ankle specialists can help you get back on your f...

Dexterity — the ability to perform tasks with your hands — is important for quality of life and independence. Whether you’re working at a desk, renovating homes or enjoying athletic ...

If you think you or your child has broken a bone, seek prompt medical attention. It’s important to treat a fracture as soon as possible to ensure proper healing.  First, you’ll discu...

When you have joint replacement surgery, a team of providers consisting of orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and professional nursing staff will support you from your first appointment through ...

When you experience any sports-related injury or issue, Mayo Clinic Health System sports medicine can help you get back in action quickly — and at your peak performance level — through an ...