Stress has become a part of everyday life for most people and it is difficult to avoid it. Pay attention to the symptoms that indicate that it is seriously affecting your health
When we are under stress, the digestion process is difficult.
1. Rash
If you're suddenly covered in red, itchy spots, and doctors have ruled out any allergic reactions, there's a high probability that stress is the cause. When our body experiences excessive stress, the immune system becomes unstable and the body begins to release histamine to fight disease.
"Besides physical health, stress can affect our state of mind"
If the stress level does not decrease, you may develop an allergic reaction and then a rash appears. Also, when stress weakens the immune system, the skin can be irritated by things that you were not sensitive to before, such as soap, heat or cold, lotion or laundry detergent.
2. Frequent weight fluctuations
Stress triggers the release of the hormone cortisol, which impairs the body's ability to break down blood sugar and changes the way we process fats, protein and carbohydrates. This can lead to weight loss or gain.
Stress can also affect unhealthy habits such as overeating or starving yourself.
3. Occurrence of headaches
If you have never suffered from headaches, but suddenly your head is constantly "throbbing", it is possible that you are exposed to too much stress.
Stress releases chemicals that can cause changes in the nerves and blood vessels in the brain that lead to headaches.
Stress can only make things worse for those prone to migraines.
4. Daily digestive problems
Stress can interfere with the normal functioning of the digestive system in several ways. The body under stress usually produces excess acid, which leads to heartburn. It can also slow down the process of emptying food from the stomach, which causes gas and bloating, and can even increase painful spasms in the intestines, the ultimate symptom of which is diarrhea.
5. Frequent colds
"Stress can also influence the creation of unhealthy habits such as overeating or starvation"
Stress suppresses the immune system, which means that we can get sick more easily and that the fight against colds and recovery will be more difficult. Namely, the immune system cannot effectively fight against viruses and bacteria if you are under a lot of stress.
6. The reappearance of acne
Unfortunately, acne does not only appear in the teenage years. When we are under excessive stress, sometimes these signs can be seen on the face in the form of acne. The body then releases more hormones such as cortisol which encourages the glands to produce more fat. It is this excess oil that can be found in the hair follicles along with dirt and dead skin cells, which leads to pimples.
7. Decreased ability to concentrate
In addition to physical health, stress can also affect our mental health. Too much cortisol that causes stress can make it difficult to focus and concentrate. It can also lead to memory problems and anxiety or, in the worst case, depression.
8. Hair loss
Losing a few hairs is normal as old hair follicles are replaced with new ones over time. But stress can disrupt that cycle. Significant stress can push a large number of follicles into a state of rest, so old hair falls out, but new hair does not grow. An autoimmune reaction can also occur, in which the immune system itself attacks the follicles, and this results in hair loss, reports Zafodna.hr.
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