2023-11-01 16:15:19
He stress It is known as a feeling that causes physical and emotional tension, while La World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as the set of physiological reactions that prepare the organism for action. It comes from situations that make you feel tired, nervous or frustrated.
According to the doctor Richard Langpresident of Preventive Medicine and vice president of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, the parts of the body that stress can affect are the following:
Muscles and joints: Stress lowers the pain threshold and this can cause severe discomfort, spasms, tension or inflammation in the muscles. Additionally, it can lead to symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia and other conditions.
Heart and lungs: A high level of cortisol, known as the stress hormone, can worsen cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. For example, you can suffer from heart disease, stroke, hypertension and asthma. It can also lead to severe chest pain or tightness and palpitations.
Skin and hair: Skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea or psoriasis can increase due to stress. The skin and hair are affected. Suffering from hives and itching, excessive sweating and even hair loss are some of the symptoms.
Intestine: Stress affects the digestive system and symptoms can be simple such as pain, gas, diarrhea and constipation or more complex such as irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux.
Shoulders, head and jaw: Stress can trigger tension headaches, tightness in the neck and jaw, and knots and spasms in the neck and shoulders. It can also contribute to disorders of the temporomandibular joint (such as bruxism).
Immune system: Stress contributes to the weakening of the immune system, which is responsible for protecting us from diseases. By weakening our defenses, it makes us more likely to catch diseases such as the cold or flu, but it can also worsen autoimmune conditions such as lupus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Mental health: Last but not least, stress can directly affect mental health and cause symptoms of depression and low self-esteem.
In addition, you stop interacting with other people and doing activities that you previously enjoyed or were part of your routine. As in other cases, it is important to seek help and deal with health professionals.
Stress can cause muscle or nerve pain in the lower back
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What are the types of stress
The body reacts to stress by releasing hormones, which make the brain more alert, muscles tense, and heart rate increase.
There are two types of stress and we describe them here:
Acute stress: It is short-term and disappears quickly. It is believed that all people go through this type of stress at some point in their lives. It occurs in everyday situations where nerves and pressure are present.
Chronic stress: lasts for a long time, meaning it remains for weeks and months. It occurs due to situations that are considered difficult to go through and that constantly generate worry and nervousness. It can lead to serious health problems, which is why professional help becomes important.
What part of the body does stress accumulate?
Stress accumulates in certain areas of the body, especially in the back, shoulders, neck, jaw and between the eyebrows as muscle tension arises that leads to muscle contractures, heaviness and muscle stiffness.
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What pain in the body does stress cause?
Stress can cause symptoms in the body that are noticeable and remain for a considerable amount of time.
The pains in the body caused by stress are the following:
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How stress manifests itself in the body
Stress manifests itself in the body with the following symptoms:
Excessive worry Restlessness Tension Headaches or body aches High blood pressure Loss of sleep
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