Martha Jefferson HealthWise--July 9th

Updated: Wed 3:38 PM, Jan 25, 2012

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME OR I-B-S IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON DISORDERS THAT DOCTORS SEE. AS MANY AS ONE IN FIVE AMERICAN ADULTS HAS IBS. YET IT'S ALSO ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE AREN'T COMFORTABLE TALKING ABOUT BECAUSE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS MAY BE EMBARRASSING.
IN THE VIDEO, DR. CYNTHIA YOSHIDA WITH MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL, EXPLAINS HOW TO RECEIVE HELP FROM THE AILMENT. SHE DISCUSSES QUESTIONS LIKE,

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMTOMS OF IBS?

WHAT CAUSES IBS?

WHEN SHOULD SOMEOME SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE?

HOW DO YOU TREAT IT OR CONTROL IT?

IF LEFT UNTREATED, CAN IBS LEAD TO MORE SERIOUS CONDTIONS?

IT SEEMS THAT IBS HAS RECEIVED MORE ATTENTION IN RECENT YEARS, WHY IS THAT?

Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Re-Admissions

HealthWise Video

Find A Doctor

Don’t wait until your family needs a doctor to find one. Martha Jefferson Hospital has more than 300 affiliated physicians representing more than 35 specialties. Click Here to find one that matches your needs.

MJH Resources

Advance Directives:
Martha Jefferson Hospital supports your right to make decisions about your future medical care. We want to know your wishes so we can provide the care you desire. We never know when an accident or serious illness will leave us incapable of making our own health care decisions. For peace of mind, it is important to think about and talk about your values and wishes for medical care and to put those wishes in writing. Download the Advance Directives form by clicking here.

MJH Calendar of Events:
Each quarter Martha Jefferson Hospital holds more than 75 informational classes focusing on everyday health, help for diabetes, women’s health, and family centered maternity care. We also have free support groups to help new mothers, patients and families affected by cancer and those struggling to get a good night’s sleep. The calendar is searchable by week, month and year or by keyword. Click Here to find a class to help you. If you don’t see a class that meets your health needs call Health Connection at 434-654-7009 or toll free 1-888-652-6663 and ask to see if you qualify for a free consultation with a community health specialist.

Health Connection:
Register for classes, find a doctor and learn about our community education programs and health screenings by calling 434-654-7009 or toll free 1-888-652-6663.