Because any process, product, function in a business is eligible for benchmarking, methodologies vary. Typically, a process involves: 1  Defining the subject of the benchmarking study.  Define the process or attribute to be studied in detail.
Abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea are all typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Other names for this disorder include irritable colon, mucous colitis, spastic colon or spastic colitis, and nervous stomach. Although IBS is not dangerous, the symptoms can be very painful and bothersome.
The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown. It is called a syndrome because it causes a wide range of symptoms that range from gas, bloating, and pain to constipation and diarrhea. Excessive stress, (either emotional or physical) can trigger flare-ups as can the wrong foods, hormonal variations, and even changes in activity patterns.