Is work making you sick?

Some symptoms of work related illness:

1. Fatique
2. Headaches
3. Sleep problems
4. Tummy upsets (constipation or diarrhoea)
5. Anger and frustration
6. Dermatlogical disorders like rash, eczema and psoriasis
7. Tension in the back, neck and shoulders
8. Chest pain
9. Anxiety which may lead to depression and suicide
10. Can lead to excessive consumption of alcohol or substance abuse
11. Can affect their family life and often lead to family break-up
12. Can lead to self neglect  and lack of nutrition
13. Heart burn and acid reflux
14. Gastric ulcers
15. Irritable bowel
16. High blood pressure (heart disease and stroke)
17. Diabetes
18. Low immunity (frequent colds and infections)

..and much more

Work stress can raise risk of premature death in vulnerable men revealed in a new study. Especially men suffering from diabetes, heart disease and job strain have 68% higher risk of early death.
Scientist say the findings of a 14 year old study clearly shows the high toll work related stress can have on the most vulnerable men. Hence they recommended that companies and employers need to help these men by reshaping their jobs, redirecting their work load or offering early retirement on health grounds.Work related stress can affect both women and men and sometimes with devastating results, hence early identification of symptoms, early intervention and support can save lives.Always consult your G.P first for medical advice.

Here are some causes of work related stress:

• Demanding boss
• Annoying co worker
• Rebellious students
• Annoying customers/clients
• Working in hazardous conditions
• Long commute
• A never ending work load
• Family relationships
• Lack of sleep
• Financial stress with fear and anxiety of creditors and about the future.

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