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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Are Physical Symptoms Of Stress

Health Encyclopedia: Stress And Anxiety

Definition

Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another.

Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear. The source of this uneasiness is not always known or recognized, which can add to the distress you feel.


Alternative Names

Anxiety; Feeling uptight; Stress; Tension; Jitters; Apprehension


Considerations

Stress is a normal part of life. In sma...

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Expert & Community Posts

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A stomachache is a common physical symptom of stress and anxiety. Millions of people suffer from... Read more »

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Women Most Stressed by Financial Downturn
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...strain. Women in general are more likely to report physical symptoms associated with stress -... Read more »

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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...can cause people to feel helpless and negative. The physical symptoms of both stress and... Read more »

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Questions and Answers With Doctor Nitin Sethi, Neurologist
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...emotional, and cognitive effects of MS, compared to the physical symptoms? Depression being the... Read more »

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The Differences Between Anxiety & Panic
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...experience panic.   Panic is associated with very marked physical symptoms. These may include... Read more »

Health Guide

Stress: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Conditions with Similar SymptomsThe physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:A fast heart rateRapid, shallow breathingIncreased muscle tensionAnxiety is an... Read more »
Somatization disorder
...physical complaints. These complaints can last for years, and result in substantial impairment. The physical symptoms are caused by psychological problems, and no underlying physical problem can... Read more »
Stress: Treatment
...medications, or laxatives for mild stomach distress). A physician should be consulted, however, for physical symptoms that are out of the ordinary, particularly those that get worse or wake a... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
...likely to be the responsible condition in the presence of several of these symptoms and if there are no physical symptoms (such as sore throat, aches and pains, or fever). And the longer fatigue... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms
...irritability, a slight decrease in attention span, worsened memory, and slower thinking.Other common physical symptoms include a decreased sense of smell, plugged ears, sinus headache, postnasal... Read more »

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