Does stress have any ill effects on your body? If not, should I be worried about what I've been feeling?

Question

My stomach feels uncomfortable lately, and I feel a general tiredness and slight nausea despite having slept a good one last night. Also, I've had a weird temperature increase that goes on and off, and I've had several bowel movements within the last two days or so, atypical for my routine. I'm wondering if thisis just an effect of stress (having gone through two weeks straight of high stress) or if it's some disease I should worry about?

Answer 1

Stress is a killer.
I have graves disease, it is hyperthyroidism, sounds alot like what you are describing, and is caused by stress, though stress longer than 2 weeks I would imagine.

Answer 2

It is possible that stress is the cause for all the symptoms you are feeling, but because of the symptoms you are feeling it is really hard to say what is wrong, without having a physical examination done. You will probably also need to go get some blood work done.
I wouldn't think that it is anything serious and I don't think you need to overly worry, but again, it's too hard to say what it is based on those symptoms.
Stress does effect the body in many ways and does cause the symptoms you described. to be sure, see your doctor

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Stress can do insane things to your body. I have made a trip to the emergency room thinking I was having a stroke. The diagnosis after an EKG and catscan was "migrating numbness of unknown origin" most likely cause... high stress. I'm not saying not to have it checked out if it persists and you are worried. YES stress can cause some crazy things. Your body is trying to talk to you.

Answer 5

Stress can definitely be related to your weight loss, depression too. If I were you I would see the school councelor to talk about your depression and maybe see the school nurse or your personal doctor, it could be a thyroid problem or a number of other things, you should get yourself checked out and try to eat as healthy as possible, 3 meals a day and snack some inbetween, healthy ones.

Answer 6

Sleep is easily affected by stress.

The bowels are sensitive to stress.

That said, there is no clear reason for fevers. Cortisol is a stress hormone and an immunosuppressant. It's possible that stress made you susceptible to something else. See a doctor, and look into relaxation techniques.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Stress does cause the stomach to create more acid which might be responsible for your queeziness. It can also be the cause of hot flashes and loose stools. If you are really worried, nothing will release the extra stress of thinking you might be sick than a visit to your physician. If the stress is to last, he might suggest something to help you deal with all that tension.

Answer 8

Yes this could be a distress call from your body, or you could be pregnant, but it sounds like stress. Either way if it does not change back to normal within the next couple of days I would recommend seeing your doctor to be sure.

Answer 9

stress can DEFINITELY affect your health, and in much of the way you have described. it's probably due to stress, but it's still something to worry about. you should do anything you can to help your stress - get more sleep, take more time to relax, etc. I wish you luck.

Answer 10

You should see a doctor.Ask for a cbc (complete blood count).
Yes,,stress can make you ill such as heart problems,,high blood pressure,,digestive disorders,,women problems,,mental problems to name a few.
Body,,mind & spirit work together.
Try to live a carefree life style,,use your mind & rest & excersize.