Pregnancy can affect your energy, comfort, schedule, and ability to perform certain work or school activities. If you need time away from work, temporary changes to your duties, permission to attend prenatal appointments, or other pregnancy-related support, you may be asked to provide a doctor’s note for pregnancy. A pregnancy doctor’s note is a written […]
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How Long Can You Be Off Work With Pneumonia?
Pneumonia can make you feel extremely unwell, tired and unable to carry out your normal activities. If you have pneumonia and are struggling to work, you may wonder how long you can be off work with pneumonia, whether you need a pneumonia sick note, and when it is safe to return to your job. There […]
Can a Stomach Bug Cause Diarrhea? Symptoms, Recovery, Work and Sick Notes
Yes. A stomach bug can cause diarrhoea, and diarrhoea is one of the most common symptoms of a stomach infection. You may also experience vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, a raised temperature, headache, body aches and tiredness. In the UK, a “stomach bug” often refers to viral gastroenteritis, with norovirus being a common cause. However, diarrhoea […]
Can Food Poisoning Cause Diarrhea? Symptoms, Recovery and When to Take Time Off Work
Yes. Food poisoning can cause diarrhoea, and it is one of the most common symptoms of foodborne illness. You may also experience stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever and a general feeling of being unwell. Food poisoning happens when you eat or drink something contaminated with harmful germs. Depending on the cause, symptoms can begin within […]
Diarrhea and Dehydration: Signs You Should Know
Diarrhoea can cause dehydration because your body loses more fluid than usual through frequent, loose or watery bowel movements. The risk becomes greater when diarrhoea is severe, lasts for several days, or happens alongside vomiting, fever or difficulty drinking enough fluids. Early dehydration may be easy to overlook. Feeling unusually thirsty, having darker urine or […]
Can Food Intolerance Cause Diarrhea? Causes, Symptoms and What to Do
Yes, food intolerance can cause diarrhea. In fact, diarrhea is one of the common symptoms of food intolerance, along with bloating, excessive wind and stomach pain. Symptoms often appear a few hours after eating the food or ingredient that your body has difficulty digesting. The important part is working out why the diarrhea keeps happening […]
Can Antibiotics Cause Diarrhea? Causes, Symptoms and When to Get Help
Yes. Antibiotics can cause diarrhea, and it is one of the more common side effects associated with these medicines. For some people, the change is mild and temporary. Their bowel movements become looser or more frequent during treatment and gradually return to normal after the course finishes. There is another possibility that is important to […]
Diarrhea and Work: When Should You Take Time Off?
Diarrhea can make an ordinary working day difficult. Frequent trips to the toilet, stomach cramps, weakness and fluid loss may affect your concentration and make your usual responsibilities harder to manage. There is another important issue to consider: diarrhea can sometimes be caused by an infection that spreads easily to other people. So, when should […]
Can Bed Rest Help You Recover From an Illness or Injury?
When you are ill or recovering from an injury, it is natural to think that staying in bed will help your body heal. Sometimes it can. In other situations, too much time in bed may actually make recovery harder. The key is understanding that bed rest is not a universal treatment for illness or injury. […]
What Are the Benefits of Bed Rest During Recovery?
When your body is dealing with an illness, injury or another medical problem, rest can be an important part of recovery. In some situations, a healthcare professional may recommend bed rest or significant activity restriction to reduce physical demands while the body recovers. However, bed rest is not automatically beneficial for every illness. Modern medical […]