Question 1

can stress cause physical symptoms such as nausea, body aches, & tick-like muscle spams?

Accepted Answer

Possible : yes, stress can cause a multitude of physical symptoms, such as the ones you mentioned above. However, it is important not to just attribute physical symptoms to stress without looking for other possible causes also. If you have persistent physical symptoms of any sort, you should get them checked out by your doctor. Good luck.

Question 2

how can i stop throughts from causing stress and physical symptoms. i'm involved with a lawsuit and i feel like i can't breathe and my chest is tight.

Accepted Answer

Acceptance: You can not change the sequence of events. Accept the inhabitable and also seek help from psychologist.

Question 3

do anxiety, stress, and depression really cause physical symptoms? i'm consistently fatigued, sleepy, and emotional. i have a really hard time staying awake at my desk job. i was diagnosed with pcos, hypoglycemic episodes, thalassemia minor, and costochon

Accepted Answer

Yes, these can and: often do cause physical symptoms.It sounds like you have a few other medical problems, either in addition to, or causing your anxiety and depression. It may be hard to know what is causing what, so it's best to discuss all of this with your primary care doctor and/or your specialists and consider talking to a mental health professional as well. Try to stay positive and don't be afraid to get help.

Question 4

i think my physical symptoms are caused my  stress and anxiety. is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Stress and anxiety: Yes.  A great number of physical symptoms are caused by stress and anxiety.  Talk to your doctor about this and get help with overcoming your stress and anxiety problems.  Meanwhile try to learn about anti-stress methods, meditations, yoga and relaxation techniques.  Google these topics for information.

Question 5

i have had a recent few weeks with very bad anxiety, went for a simple physical and the pa said she may hear a slight heart murmur. can my recent stress cause this? no other symptoms. my blood pressure was high as well. 140/100?

Accepted Answer

: A heart murmur can sometimes be heard when either the blood pressure or heart rate are increased. Either or both can be increased with anxiety so it is possible that your increased anxiety could be the etiology of this heart murmur. Getting your anxiety under control and then seeing if the heart murmur goes away would be a way to determine if this is the etiology. Good luck to you!

Question 6

1 month ago:  pain and burning with urine and discomfort after urination -- dr. did urinalysis, urine culture, vdrl, physical exam, and cbc. reports came out ok. but symptoms restart when i leave medications. what is the reason behind this, stress?

Accepted Answer

: Start by reducing spicy food, increase water intake and emptying your bladder frequently. Yes stress too can mimic these symptoms 
 but see a good Urologist for evaluation . You are young it could be something simple. You will be fine

Question 7

can dissociating cause someone to feel more stress? if someones feelings and reality are disconnected, can that cause them to physically feel bad and stressed?

Accepted Answer

: Anxiety will rear its head whenever we feel a loss of control or self-determination and the sense that we are adrift and manipulated by outside forces. Unopposed fear is stressful. At 20 years old, you must take on responsibilities that used to be handled by others, and by disconnecting, you feel better. Anxiety motivates you to reconnect and act. Stress is anxiety not acted upon, so react.

Question 8

can stress cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can cause many physical symptoms: headaches, stomach aches, back aches, skin rashes, itching, upset stomach, tight throat, muscle tension, jaw clenching, etc etc.  Chronic stress over many years can lead to life-threatening medical disease.

Question 9

can high stress and anxsity cause symptoms that aren't really there?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It is call Psychosomatic symptoms like headache, Nausea, etc.
 Therefore try to develop relaxation technique, meditate, exercise regularly and take one thing at a time

Question 10

pls can u advice me what is physical stress? and what causes it?, coz so far i had only heard of mental and chemical stress, thanks

Accepted Answer

Stress: As you've noted, stress comes in many different forms. Examples of physical stress include various illnesses, especially those that require hospitalization or surgery. Smoking tobacco &amp; drinking alcohol produce physical stress on lungs &amp; heart/liver. Exercise does stress the body to some part but w/appropriate rest, body will get stronger from exercise.

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A member asked:

Can stress cause physical symptoms such as nausea, body aches, & tick-like muscle spams?

A member asked:

How can i stop throughts from causing stress and physical symptoms. i'm involved with a lawsuit and i feel like i can't breathe and my chest is tight.

A member asked:

Do anxiety, stress, and depression really cause physical symptoms? i'm consistently fatigued, sleepy, and emotional. i have a really hard time staying awake at my desk job. i was diagnosed with pcos, hypoglycemic episodes, thalassemia minor, and costochon

A member asked:

I think my physical symptoms are caused my stress and anxiety. is this possible?

A member asked:

I have had a recent few weeks with very bad anxiety, went for a simple physical and the pa said she may hear a slight heart murmur. can my recent stress cause this? no other symptoms. my blood pressure was high as well. 140/100?

A member asked:

1 month ago: pain and burning with urine and discomfort after urination -- dr. did urinalysis, urine culture, vdrl, physical exam, and cbc. reports came out ok. but symptoms restart when i leave medications. what is the reason behind this, stress?

A member asked:

Can dissociating cause someone to feel more stress? if someones feelings and reality are disconnected, can that cause them to physically feel bad and stressed?

A member asked:

Can stress cause many symptoms?

A member asked:

Can high stress and anxsity cause symptoms that aren't really there?

A member asked:

Pls can u advice me what is physical stress? and what causes it?, coz so far i had only heard of mental and chemical stress, thanks

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