7 Ways Stress Affects Your Body
5. Heartburn
Heartburn is mainly acid reflux which is a gastrointestinal disorder related to overeating. Under stress, you are likely to eat more than usual. You may also use tobacco or alcohol too much which could result in heartburn or acid reflux.
6. Indigestion
During stress, the stomach can act weirdly and even the slightest sensation in the stomach is noticed by the brain and emphasized upon. Therefore, you can feel nausea or pain in the stomach. Indigestion is a major issue during stress – the intestinal absorption of nutrients gets affected, bowel movement becomes irregular and you may also get diarrhea.
7. Reproductive health
Continued stress can affect menstruating cycles. It can lead to painful periods and irregular menstruation cycles. Stress can also lead to other premenstrual symptoms like mood swings, cramping, fluid retention and bloating. Prolonged stress can also result in reduction of libido or reduced sexual desire.
