Can stress make certain health problems worse?
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Stress can directly and indirectly contribute to general or specific disorders of body and mind. Stress can have a major impact on the physical functioning of the human body. Such stress raises the level of adrenaline and corticosterone in the body, which in turn increases the heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure and puts more physical stress on bodily organs. Long-term stress can be a contributing factor in heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and other illnesses.
909888
Too much stress and not enough exercise come to mind
411191
It can affect the body the same way stress does: headaches, stomach problems, heart problems, etc. because the sufferer is under a lot of anxiety and stress with the rituals and such.  I know because I suffer from OCD, and I have a lot of stomach and digestive problems because of it.
158621
I believe a big factor is stress reduction.\n\nA better diet and more exercise would probably help as well.
1150491
Stress is often a key factor when women experience either absence of menstruation or abnormal bleeding. Hormonal imbalances caused by stress may proliferate the symptoms of fibroid tumors and endometriosis, as well as make pregnancy difficult to achieve for couples with fertility problems.
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I would say - it could. The delays can be caused by many things, including the stress. So, illness and fever ,as a result of it , are definitely a certain stress for your organism. Especially if you are not a very strong physically person.
1169156
Don't worry too much...Yes,the dust is not good,but that what really "kills" and afflicts our health is STRESS..GOOD LUCK!!!
660503
yeah, stress can cause you to have all sorts of health problems, not just a stroke.  Keep in mind though that the human body and the bodies of many other animals are built to deal with stress.  The stress factor is in place to protect us from outside danger.  Problem is, sometimes stress goes haywire and we get it without it actually being warranted.  \nSome people are more prone to stress-related illnesses.  If you had one when you were young...say, pre-30's then stress was probably not the primary cause.  It was probably something more like a horrific lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc) and genetics.  In short, stressing over this won't do you a bit of good :P
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you could have a number of things and more often than not it could be something minor and easy and quick to fix, if you get it seen about. So stop putting it off and torturing yourself even more with worry. Just go to the Dr.\nWorry can cause Lot's of  health problems too. Take care of yourself.............there's only one you.
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Being sad or depressed over a long period will affect your health in so many ways. It lowers your immune system so you are more likely to pick up bugs/viruses. Can reduce appetite, or do the opposite and make you want to binge. Can make you unable to sleep, or unable to stop sleeping. You can develop skin problems such as eczema- the list is endless.
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yes you sure can.  there was a point in my life I was passing out 40-50 times a day for a few min at a time.  I was taken to the er I saw cardiologist and in the end they determined it was all stress.  I had a new baby boy, no money was about to be evicted and just found out I had pre-cancerious cells.  I was stressed to the max and my body couldnt handel it.
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I have alot of stress, hubby in military gone long periods of time, two kids, big house to clean ,bills...what makes me always feel better is reading the bible, going to church, drinking doesn't help anything just makes you more stressed and upset, just make time for yourself, sit in a peaceful place and take a deep breath and think about the others who have it harder than you, people with sickness, cancer, there's always someone who has it worse...another way is taking a nice long hot bath...or just taking a walk..
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It could be stress, diet, disease....what has the doctor said about it?
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definitely stress.  dont watch TV, read, be in settings with lots of lights and/or noise for a little while. \nalso try eating a banana, its got lots of potassium as this might be a muscle issue...and muscles tend to feel much better after you give them much needed potassium.
567198
Stress can do a lot of harm to one's body.  It can speed up & slow down your period.
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I would talk to a doctor about it, it could be related to tension and stress...
1070919
Yes it IS important that you establish some sort of routine before you go to bed, but I have to ask if you are under any stress? Stress can be SO devastating in SO many aspects of our lives. It can affect eating, sleeping, moods, any and all physical and emotional areas of our lives. So ask yourself if there is ANY stress in your life....... it can be the tiniest thing.