The fast pace of everyday life clearly causes stress, and its long-term impact on public health is clear, as well as our lifestyle, especially with other behaviors such as smoking, but chronic stress causes its own problems. himself.
When you are stressed, an evolutionary response occurs in your body. Defense features are triggered by the sympathetic nervous system known as the “fight or flight” response and your body releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to combat them.
Some stress is normal, but when it lasts for a long time it is a problem for your health, according to a report by the British newspaper “The Telegraph”.
During stress, you may feel tired, irritated, or have a tight chest. If stress continues for a long time, you can develop high blood pressure; This puts you at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke.
The truth is, some stress is unavoidable; Therefore, it is important to find ways to manage stress and stop its cycle regularly, such as trying to relax yourself through deep breathing, doing something fun (such as exercise or activities that stimulate attention), or staying away from responsibility and enjoying five. minutes with a cup of tea. All these things stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system; This reduces our stress response and reduces the risk of developing long-term problems.
Below we present seven physical signs of stress that you should pay attention to:
1. Eyeball Eye twitching is often an invisible indicator of chronic stress; Due to stress hormones that cause spasm in the muscles around the eye and eyelid. Tremors can be made worse by not getting enough sleep, which is another common symptom of stress.
Although difficult, involuntary eye contact tends to be harmless and improves with stress management.
2. Tinnitus Tinnitus is a hearing disorder in which patients hear sounds in their ears that cannot be heard externally. It is usually described as a constant sound, but to others it may sound like a snort or a roar. Tinnitus can be caused by certain types of hearing loss, damage to the inner ear, and certain medical conditions. It can also be caused by stress.
Evidence suggests that improving sleep quality and reducing stress levels are effective in treating tinnitus.
3. Stomach pain Our gut and our brain are closely connected in what is called the “gut-brain axis.” Stress and anxiety can often manifest with changes in digestion and bowel movements. You may feel what is described as “butterflies” or “knots” in your stomach when you feel anxious.
This is not unusual because there are receptors in the digestive system that are sensitive to stress response hormones, and stress can cause stomach pain, bloating, changes in bowel movements, and maybe even acid reflux or constipation.
Symptoms usually decrease as weight is reduced, but if you notice changes in digestion or bowel movements that last more than two weeks, it is important to be checked by your doctor to to rule out other causes.
4. cold sores Cold sores are caused by a type of herpes simplex virus, which some people carry. The virus is controlled by the immune system and lies dormant in the body until it is reactivated by triggers.
Common causes include a weakened immune system, cold or illness, trauma to the affected skin area, sunlight, cold or stress. Stressful times can suppress the immune system; This makes it easier for the latent herpes virus to appear as a cold sore.
Unfortunately, once the virus has reactivated, there is not much you can do but wait for the lesions to go away. Applying an antiviral cream can help and the best way to prevent recurrence is to find ways to manage stress in your daily life.
5. Hair loss Our hair naturally goes through periods of growth, rest and loss, and it is normal for us to lose around 100 hairs a day. If you are stressed, you may notice an increase in hair loss, with more hair falling out of your hairbrush or in the shower – this is called telogen effluvium and it often appears two months after beginning of stress period. This can be seen if there is emotional stress, but also after physical stress, such as childbirth.
The good news is that unlike other types of hair loss, telogen effluvium, or stress-related hair loss, is temporary. Hair grows again two months after the stress period ends.
6. Mouth treasures Also known as aphthous ulcers, they are painful sores that appear in the mouth and tongue. Mouth ulcers are one of the first signs of a weak and tired immune system. This is likely due to an increase in salivary cortisol, as well as biting the mouth and spitting, which are common habits during stress. Oral ulcers, although uncomfortable, are usually harmless. In addition to keeping our mouths healthy through regular hygiene and dental checkups, your daily stress management techniques will help prevent ulcers. If you notice mouth ulcers or sores that recur, or don’t go away within a week or two, get checked out.
7. Skin rashes Stress can cause a rash that looks like small, red, itchy bumps, with areas of white spots (called bumps) and swelling. This usually affects the skin on the face, arms and trunk, and may resemble the appearance of allergies. Stress can also make symptoms worse in people with skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Increased skin sensitivity is due to the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals in response to stress hormones.
Keeping the skin cool and moist will help protect the skin barrier and reduce symptoms. If itching persists, an over-the-counter antihistamine should help.
2024-08-19 09:51:11
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