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How does stress and anxiety affect the body and mind when cortisol is released constantly for months. ?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cortisol: Stress and anxiety cause the release of Cortisol (hormone) into the bloodstream, where it activates different levels of the fight or flight responses: increased glucose in bloodstream, enhances brains ability to use glucose, suppresses immune system, digestive system, reproductive system and growth, increases heart rate and blood pressure.

Answered 4/15/2020

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