Chronic shoulder pain, tendonitis, hearing loss or skin cancer are some of the health problems that can arise due to the performance of the professional activity.
Some of these problems may arise silently, so it is important that you see your doctor regularly so that your doctor can assess your health. The following are some examples of the main problems that can be developed at work, and in which professions these are more frequent:
1. Pain in the shoulders, back and bursitis
Dentist, secretaries and gardeners can suffer from chronic pain in the 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 such as shoulder bursitis, which causes joint pain and impairs movement, may also occur.
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 can do to relieve back pain in 8 Stretches to Fight Back Pain at Work.
In addition, back pain may also arise in occupations where walking is required, and in these cases 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 trigger the emergence of problems or diseases that affect the wrists like tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. These problems arise due to the effort that is constantly required of the hands, and cause pain, discomfort or numbness in the hands and may even limit the movements.
To prevent these problems, it is recommended to perform periodic stretches throughout the day and in cases where there is pain and numbness is advised the treatment with a physiotherapist 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 on relieving pain in the wrist:
3. Loss of temporary or definitive hearing
Hearing loss can arise in professions subject to constant noise, as with telephonists, telemarketers, construction workers or factory workers, for example. In these situations the hearing loss can be slow and silent and its diagnosis can be difficult.
To prevent the hearing loss of those who work in areas with constant noises and noises, it is recommended that the otolaryngologist be consulted every 6 months or once a year, so that the health of the hearing can be evaluated.
4. Skin Cancer and Cataracts
These are diseases can arise more easily in farmers, garis, traffic guards and in hawkers because they are professions outdoors that require exposure to the sun all day.
People with these professions should take care to protect their skin and eyes from the sun, such as sunblock, hat and sunglasses. It is recommended that you consult your dermatologist every 6 months or at least once a year to see if there are any spots on the skin that may indicate cancer. Here's how to recognize the first signs of skin cancer here.
5. Respiratory Problems and Pulmonary Infections
Masons, carpenters, general cleaners, and furniture or cotton mill workers, for example, are more prone to respiratory problems. These diseases can be caused by daily inhalation of particles and dust, and in these cases it is recommended the daily use of masks that protect the nose and mouth and prevent the person to breathe these particles.
Diseases that can arise include allergies, allergic rhinitis or sinusitis, which manifest through symptoms such as itchy nose, sneezing, headache, stuffy nose or reddish eyes and nose.
Thus, it is recommended that people with this type of profession consult a pulmonologist regularly, so the midwife can assess if there are signs of allergy or any lung involvement.
When there is a risk of diseases caused by the performance of the professional activity, the employer or company that hired is responsible for providing the necessary equipment for protection and in case of illness can be responsible for paying for the treatments. In addition, if the employee due to work-related illness has to stop working to recover and perform treatments, the company is responsible for continuing to pay a percentage of their salary. See which exams identify work-related problems.
