Digestive Health Services

Women & Digestive Health
 
Many women are uneducated about the health of their digestive system. According to the American Digestive Health Foundation, at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic digestive diseases. Gastrointestinal distress is more than twice as common in women as it is in men and women are equally affected by colon cancer. In addition, women have a greater incidence of complicating factors such as, fibromyalgia, migraine and heartburn.

The Florida Hospital Digestive Health Center offers a Care Coordinator Program to assist you in scheduling appointments for colorectal screenings, diagnostic procedures, surgery, and puts you in touch with the latest clinical trials and physician experts. This service is available free of charge and is designed to help you through the process of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Anyone can self refer to the Digestive Health Clinical Care Coordinator Program. All calls are free and confidential and no insurance is required to talk or meet with your Care Coordinator. Your Coordinator will provide the following services tailored to your individual needs:
  • Educational disease information and support services
  • Rapid scheduling of appointments, consultations, tests and procedures
  • Assistance with comprehensive coordination of providers for, tests and procedures

Factors affecting digestive health in women include:

  • Not eating enough fiber
  • Not drinking enough water or other fluids
  • Traveling or other changes in routine
  • Pregnancy
  • Eating large amounts of dairy products
  • Stress
  • Not getting enough exercise
  • Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
  • Overusing laxatives (stool softeners) that, over time, weaken the bowel muscles
  • Taking antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum
  • Taking certain medicines

For more information on the Florida Hospital Digestive Health Center, visit our website at www.floridahospitaldigestive.com/. To schedule a consultation with a Care Coordinator, please call us toll-free at 407 303-5981 or toll-free 866 888-0866.

Women & Pelvic Disorders

The pelvic floor is a hammock-like sling of muscles that supports your organs to keep you continent. More than 24 million people, 80% of them women, suffer the embarrassment and inconvenience of pelvic conditions, including:  bowel and urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and constipation.  Because it is a difficult subject to discuss, even with a physician, the average person waits eight years before seeking treatment.

At the Pelvic Floor Center, treatment includes a comprehensive evaluation, education, recommendations, and exercise programs from compassionate, trained and licensed staff.  The center also offers treatment programs for men and children.

Warning sign of pelvic floor disorders include:

  • Leaking urine when you sneeze, cough, or laugh
  • Experiencing sudden, strong urges to urinate
  • Difficulty in getting to the bathroom on time
  • Leaking urine when lifting or during exercise
  • Frequent urine or bowel accidents
  • Chronic constipation
  • Experiencing pain when urinating or during a gynecological exam
Risk factors that weaken the pelvic floor include:
  • Age
  • Menopause
  • Childbirth
  • Abdominal and female surgeries
  • Diet
  • Lifestyle choices
  • Stress

For more information on the Florida Hospital Pelvic Floor Center, email us or call us at 407 303-7395.  For a Physician referral, email us or call 407-303-4HER.

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