Stress Illness and Diseases

The stress you have today may turn from symptoms into illness. Stress illness and diseases form due to the weakening of the immune system and the nervous system. Stress weakens the immune system, reducing the number of cells in the body which are responsible for defending it. A run-down immune system gives way for many different illnesses and diseases to develop.

Breast cancer causes have not been proven, but increased stress levels have shown to increase tumor growth. Although some studies found no correlation between breast cancer causes and stress, others support that the immunosuppression may be a factor in the progression of cancer. When the immune system is not functioning properly, due to an overload of stress, the cancer itself may increase. People experience and deal with stress differently and therefore it has not been proven that stress directly causes cancer. People who are stressed are prone to take up alcohol, smoking and other activities that put their health and wellbeing at risk. Stressful life events and chronic stress has not been directly linked to cancer.

There is a strong association between stress and cardiovascular disease. Acute stress is associated with increased blood pressure. Chronic stress can lead to cardiovascular disease as its prolonged activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Chronic prolonged stress may contribute to the development of heart disease, cholesterol levels and stroke. People with ongoing high levels of stress may have stress illness such as high cholesterol and blood pressure. Chronic prolonged stress may contribute to the development of heart disease, cholesterol levels and stroke. People with ongoing high levels of stress may have stress illness such as high cholesterol and blood pressure.

Long term, untreated stress can become an anxiety disorder. If anxiety persists and is severe it can evolve into an anxiety disorder and can interfere with your every day life. This may include your ability to socialize and go out in public. Potential risk factors for anxiety disorders are individual characteristics such as temperament, parenting styles, peer influences, societal pressures, stressful life events, etc.

Sometimes stress can affect the skin with acne and hives. The body’s natural reaction to stress, the 'fight or flight' response, may cause stress induced hives or a stress rash. When a person experiences stress for a prolonged period of time their immune system may not be able to defend the body from illness and disease and sometimes shows imbalance in form of hives or a rash.

Insomnia The inability to sleep may be caused by stress. Over thinking about life’s responsibilities and situations keeps you from sleeping. Our body’s natural protection mechanism keeps the adrenalin flowing while we perceive danger. Sleeping problems can last for a few days or months and may be caused by too much excitement or a stress filled lifestyle.

Stomach Ulcers Ulcers may be related to stress illness. Stress produces excessive stomach acids which can ruin the lining of the stomach. Reducing stress reduces acids, promotes healing and good digestion. While the body is in its ‘fight or flight’ state all the energy is drawn away from the digestive system and prevents proper digestion. When we are extremely stressed our body produces excessive stomach acid that can wear down the lining of the stomach.

Migraine Headaches Migraines are stress related. When we are stressed we are more vulnerable to the triggers that create the onset of a migraine and stress headaches.

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