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A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut w...

A spinal tumor is a growth that develops within your spinal canal or bones of your spine. It may be cancerous or noncancerous. Tumors that affect the bones of the spine (vertebrae) are known as verte...

A spinal fracture is a break and/or dislocation of a vertebra in your spine. Some fractures are the result of a traumatic injury, such as a traffic accident, gunshot round or fall, and require emergen...

As you age, the soft disks between your vertebrae begin to dry out and shrink. This narrows the space between the vertebrae, which makes the spine less stable and decreases its flexibility. This can c...

Syringomyelia is the development of a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) within your spinal cord. Over time, the cyst may enlarge, damaging your spinal cord and causing pain, weakness and stiffness, among ot...

Back pain is one of most common reason that people see a doctor or miss work. Most people have back pain at least once. For most people, back pain is a short-term annoyance. For others, back pain can ...

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 eff...

You can benefit from these tests and procedures performed by our gastroenterologists in Mankato:

Everyone experiences digestive problems from time to time, including heartburn, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation and bloating, among others. For most people, these are short-lived, or acute, and...

Do you or a family member suffer from digestive issues? Or are nervous about an upcoming colonoscopy? It might be helpful to read about another patient's journey to ease any anxiety you may be feeling...