What Is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? 4 Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the large intestine. It can cause discomfort and changes in bowel habits. Symptoms Abdominal pain or cramping Bloating Gas Diarrhea or constipation Causes Stress Food sensitivities Gut-brain interaction issues Hormonal changes Treatment Avoid trigger foods Manage stress Eat fiber-rich foods Medications if needed Conclusion Although IBS is not life-threatening, it can affect your quality of life. Managing diet and stress is key.
When workers are absent it can be more difficult to work at the usual capacity and this may result in lost orders, customer dissatisfaction and a damaged reputation. Besides physical health and safety hazards, it’s vital that the issues that may cause or exacerbate mental health problems like stress, depression and anxiety – which are by far the most prevalent reason for sickness absence 1 – are considered, including workloads, violence, bullying and harassment, change management and support. In addition to minding specific risks that can lead to personnel illness and injury: keep all health and safety risk assessments up-to-date, making sure to re-do them when there are changes in the workplace as well as on a regular basis; don’t delay reviews of, or updates to, your health and safety policy; maintain, and regularly review, thorough accident records and investigation and reporting procedures; keep detailed absence records and assess them...