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Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of you...

Our Colon & Rectal Surgery team specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus. We believe in delivering expert, whole-person care tailored to your ex...

Initial appointments We make every effort to accommodate patients' scheduling needs. Most often, clinic appointments with a surgeon can be arranged when you call the department. When you call, please ...

Because surgery is considered a specialty practice, we recommend you check with your insurance company to see if you need a referral to be seen by a surgeon. Many companies have strict policies relate...

In an oral food challenge, small increment amounts of food are fed to the patient over a period of a few hours to determine if a reaction occurs. Due to the possibility of a severe reaction, it must b...

Allergy shots (also called subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) are one of the best treatments available for your allergies and asthma and are available in Decorah, Iowa. It is one of the few disease-m...

Allergy immunotherapy is the medical term for allergy shots, which are an effective treatment to help you become less allergic. The types of immunotherapy are: Conventional — Allergy shots ...

Asthma is a common lung disorder characterized by episodes of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma is caused by inflammation of the lining of the small airways in the lungs (bronchioles)...

Allergy When you cannot avoid allergens, there are many medications that can help control allergy symptoms. Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduc...

In addition to assessing your detailed history about a prior allergic reaction to penicillin, allergists administer skin tests to determine if you are allergic to the medication. These tests, which a...