- 1. Pain in the shoulders, back and Bursitis
- 2. Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- 3. Temporary or permanent hearing loss
- 4. Skin cancer and waterfalls
- 5. Respiratory Problems and Lung Infections
Chronic shoulder pain, tendonitis, hearing loss or skin cancer are some of the health problems that can arise due to the performance of professional activity.
Some of these problems can arise silently, so it is important that you see your doctor regularly so that he can assess your health. The following are some examples of the main problems that can be developed at work, and in what professions these are most frequent:
1. Pain in the shoulders, back and Bursitis
Dentists, secretaries and gardeners can suffer from chronic pain in their shoulders or back, caused by the posture these people need to work. See what to do to relieve back pain by clicking here. In addition, other problems can also arise, such as shoulder bursitis, which causes joint pain and makes movement difficult.
To avoid these diseases, it is recommended to take a short break, hourly, to keep your back and shoulders straight for a few minutes, and it is also recommended that you do small stretches. See what stretches you can do to relieve back pain in 8 Stretches to fight Back Pain at Work.
In addition, back pain can also arise in occupations where standing work is required, in which case it is recommended to walk, sit and rest whenever possible.
2. Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Content manager, hairdresser, programmer, manicurist or beautician are professions that can cause the emergence of problems or diseases that affect the wrists such as tendonitis or Carpal tunnel syndrome. These problems arise due to the effort that is constantly required from the hands, and cause pain, discomfort or numbness in the hands and may even limit movement.
To prevent these problems, it is recommended to perform periodic stretches throughout the day and in cases where there is pain and numbness, treatment with a physiotherapist is recommended to treat the problem and prevent complications. See how the treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is done and check out the following video for some tips to relieve wrist pain:
3. Temporary or permanent hearing loss
Hearing loss can arise in professions subject to constant noise, as with telephone operators, telemarketing operators, construction workers or workers in production factories, for example. In these situations, hearing loss can be slow and silent and diagnosis can be difficult.
To prevent hearing loss in those who work in areas where there is constant noise and noise, it is recommended that the otorhinolaryngologist be consulted every 6 months or once a year, so that the health of the hearing can be assessed.
4. Skin cancer and waterfalls
These are diseases that can arise more easily in farmers, street sweepers, traffic cops and street vendors as they are outdoor professions that require exposure to the sun throughout the day.
People with these professions should take care to protect their skin and eyes from the sun, such as using sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and it is recommended that they consult the dermatologist every 6 months or at least once a year to check if there are any spots on the skin that may indicate cancer. See how to recognize the first signs of skin cancer here.
5. Respiratory Problems and Lung Infections
Bricklayers, woodworkers, general cleaning service assistants and workers in furniture or cotton factories, for example, are more prone to breathing problems. These diseases can be caused by the daily inhalation of particles and dust, in which case the daily use of masks that protect the nose and mouth and prevent the person from breathing these particles is recommended.
Diseases that can arise include allergies, allergic rhinitis or sinusitis, which manifest themselves through symptoms such as itchy nose, sneezing, headache, stuffy nose or red eyes and nose.
Thus, it is recommended that people with this type of profession consult a pulmonologist regularly, so that the average can assess whether there are signs of allergy or any pulmonary impairment.
When there is a risk of illnesses caused by the performance of professional activity, the employer or the company that hires is responsible for providing the necessary equipment for protection and in case of illness may be responsible for paying for the treatments. In addition, if the employee due to work-related illness has to stop working to recover and undergo treatment, the company is responsible for continuing to pay a percentage of his salary. See which exams identify work-related problems.
