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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...

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...

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...

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be aff...

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. ...

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...

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...

Taking sports medicine care to the next level. Attached to the John and Carolyn Sonnentag Fieldhouse in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the new Mayo Clinic Health System Diagnostic Imaging & Sports Medicin...

The throat specialists as Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta are here to deliver the exact care you and your family need. Our ear, nose and throat experts are not only doctors, but also surgeons who ...

The ear, nose, and throat providers at Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta are here to deliver the exact care you and your family need, even if that means more specialized care for your condition. Our...