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Gastrointestinal System

  • Stress affects brain-gut communication, causing pain, bloating, and gut discomfort
  • Impacts the bacteria which influences health, affecting the ability to think and feel
Esophagus:
  • Stress causes either increased or decreased appetite
  • Increases heartburn
  • Swallowing can become difficult, increasing air being swallowed which causes burping, gassiness, and burping
Stomach:
  • Stress leads to pain, bloating, and nausea
  • Vomitting may occur

Female Reproductive System

  • Stress causes irregular menstrual cycles and more painful periods
  • Sexual desire is reduced
  • Conception is reduced
  • Health during pregnancy is decreased
  • Postpartum adjustment becomes more difficult

Respiratory System

  • Stress causes shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and airway constriction
  • Exacerbates breathing problems for people with pre-existing respiratory diseases
  • Acute stress can trigger asthma attacks
  • Hyperventilation can lead to panic attacks

Cardiovascular System

  • Acture stress causes increased heartrate and stronger heart muscle contractions
  • Stress horomones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol increase these effects
  • Blood vessels directing blood to the heart dilate, increasing blood pressure (fight or flight response)
  • Chronic stress causes long term health problems, leading to hypertension, heart attack, and stroke
  • Stress can inflame the circulatory system