Effects of Stress on Body
Effects of Stress on the body
We as human beings have several natural mechanisms that aid in allowing us to deal with stress. According to WebMD, (Amal Chakraburtty, 2010) the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Some individuals have an easier time with dealing with stress than others. Some people can take a moment to take a few deep breaths, some can vent to a friend and feel better, while other, less fortunate individuals may end up on medications or very ill because the stress was just too difficult for them to maintain.
As a former corrections officer I can honestly say I know all about stress. Common symptoms of stress amongst many include rapid heartbeat or breathing, headaches, nausea or diarrhea. Over time, stress can affect many things including the immune, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems. The immune system can be affected in a way that the body has less of an ability to fight off illness and one under constant stress may be prone to get sick often. The cardiovascular system may be affected by stress with an increase in the risk of heart palpitations, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, or even heart attack potentially. Muscles are affected because stress can lead to tightness, back pain or even stiff neck at times. The gastrointestinal system could be affected with an increase symptoms associated with gastro esophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that one could be forced to deal with in relation to any anxiety that may be associated with stressful situations.
Stress also affects reproductive organs, as its linked to low fertility, erection problems, and painful menstrual periods. In addition, stress could have an effect on the lungs as asthma and conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can become significantly worst. Skin problems such as acne and psoriasis could be made worse by stress.
Overall, a small problem
We as human beings have several natural mechanisms that aid in allowing us to deal with stress. According to WebMD, (Amal Chakraburtty, 2010) the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Some individuals have an easier time with dealing with stress than others. Some people can take a moment to take a few deep breaths, some can vent to a friend and feel better, while other, less fortunate individuals may end up on medications or very ill because the stress was just too difficult for them to maintain.
As a former corrections officer I can honestly say I know all about stress. Common symptoms of stress amongst many include rapid heartbeat or breathing, headaches, nausea or diarrhea. Over time, stress can affect many things including the immune, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems. The immune system can be affected in a way that the body has less of an ability to fight off illness and one under constant stress may be prone to get sick often. The cardiovascular system may be affected by stress with an increase in the risk of heart palpitations, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, or even heart attack potentially. Muscles are affected because stress can lead to tightness, back pain or even stiff neck at times. The gastrointestinal system could be affected with an increase symptoms associated with gastro esophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that one could be forced to deal with in relation to any anxiety that may be associated with stressful situations.
Stress also affects reproductive organs, as its linked to low fertility, erection problems, and painful menstrual periods. In addition, stress could have an effect on the lungs as asthma and conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can become significantly worst. Skin problems such as acne and psoriasis could be made worse by stress.
Overall, a small problem