LIFESTYLE

5 major physical symptoms of stress

By Rishabh Raj

1

Hair loss

Under stress, your body produces cortisol, which disrupts the regular cycle of hair growth. As a result, hair follicles enter the resting phase early which can lead to hair loss or shedding.

2

Excessive sweating

While under stress, your body releases hormones that raise your body temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, which might cause you to start sweating. 

3

Digestive issues

When you are stressed, your body goes into a fight-or-flight mode. That means the blood that is required to handle digestion is diverted to the muscles and heart.

4

Disturbed sleep schedule

Our stress hormones are designed to keep our nervous system on its toes. When our nervous system isn't able to calm down, our mind and body don't return to the resting phase.

5

Chest pain

On experiencing chest pain, it's always better to get yourself checked, just in case it turns out to be a heart-related issue. Though, sometimes, chest pain can get triggered due to stress.

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