What are the most common ailments teachers suffer due to their job.?

Answer 1

Stress is the biggest problem. They also suffer from more colds than a normal person because they are exposed to a lot of germs from their students.

Answer 2

As mentioned before lots of colds the first year or two but they settle down I have noticed. Most of mine are pretty mild compared to non-teacher friends that when they get sick they get sick. I also found parents have the same pattern so no worse than being a parent.

Plantar Warts if you have concrete in your room so spend the money and buy good shoes no more payless. I had problems until i started to spend the money on good shoes and well they when away on their own thank the lord because spending my summers getting them removed seemed like a crappy plan.

Some studies suggest that female teachers have an increased incident of bladder infection from holding it so long. You will run into a lot of people who claim to have that problem the first year or so.

Terrible diets from the funky schedule and not really getting a lunch so to speak since you always have kids demanding attention

Stress is brought on by yourself if you are at a good school with a supportive staff you can minimize that and if you stay out the teachers lounge with all the whiners you find that stress and depression are easier to avoid. Professional development (confrences and classes) really help keep you motivated and positive.

Answer 3

The first year you will catch every cold or other illness that is going around. You may get them twice. If you work in a very close environment with your students you may end up with head lice. (one teacher and one teacher-aid did) After the first year or so the sickness starts to level off and you become immune to a lot of things. Of course you will also have to expect stress-related health issues, depression (I know of 12 teachers at our school on anti-depressants), You may even suffer from the effects of "battle fatigue" if you are under a lot of stress. Don't misunderstand - I love to teach and would have no other job. However, I know that some people were not meant to be teachers. If you begin to suffer from the stress of teaching you may want to consider another occupation.

Answer 4

I've noticed that you start to age faster like wrinkles, gray hair, etc. Look at yourself when you started versus now.

Have a ton of hand sanitizers and baby wipes. Constantly clean your hands and face to avoid colds, sinus infections, flu, etc.

Learn to control your voice to avoid laryngitis.

Learn patience and control your temper. Always remember that they don't know any better. That will reduce your stress somewhat.

Wear a t-shirt under your clothes. You will perspire, but you don't want the students to see you sweat.

Keep the room temperature cold, unless you are dealing with really young children. Cold temperature will reduce their activeness somewhat.

Get a lavender room scent. There are some unscientific studies where this scent can actually calm the child.

I guess I'm getting off-track about ailments.

Answer 5

I am past the 1st 5 so no more colds for me . . . everyone know that theory/myth - once you are at your center/school for 5 years you no longer get all the colds.

My biggest is my feet hurt - all the time. I invested in Dansko (sp?) shoes (like Nurses wear) which are pricey but work. But it is summer now and wearing clogs is uncomfortable!

I also have migraines, but I just take Advil once a day. I guess I am a pill popper.

Answer 6

Verbal Diaherrea

Answer 7

A good Republican would know that any job increases, drop in unemployment, lowering of the deficit or rise in the stock market have nothing to do with Obama. And that all job losses, rise in unemployment, rise of the deficit or drop in the stock market are all Obama's fault.

Answer 8

In addition to the others mentioned -
Music teachers develop hearing problems.
Many teachers are using orthotics because they have developed flat feet from standing all day.

Answer 9

If you teach in a low class ghetto...it would probably be Apathy. Most of those kids would rather sell drugs and get the bling than sit in a classroom and learn something.

Answer 10

Higher incidence of colds and flu because children are vectors, and we are around lots of children!

Stress-related illnesses -- ulcers, heart conditions, etc.

Poor diet illnesses due to hectic schedules -- diabetes, etc.