Stress and hair loss don't have to be permanent. And if you get your stress under control, your hair might grow back. If you notice sudden or patchy hair loss or more than usual hair loss when combing or washing your hair, talk to your doctor. Sudden hair loss can signal an underlying medical condition that requires treatment.
But stress that lasts, called chronic stress, or high levels of sudden stress, called acute stress, may raise the risk of miscarriage. Examples of this type of stress might include serious ongoing financial problems, the death of a loved one or not having a reliable place to live.
Stress incontinence happens when certain muscles and other tissues linked to urinating weaken. These include the muscles that support the urethra, called the pelvic floor muscles, and the muscles that control the release of urine, called the urinary sphincter.
When stress becomes unmanageable, try evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways, including social support, good nutrition, relaxation techniques, meditation, and exercise.
A coronary artery spasm is a temporary squeezing of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition causes chest pain, called angina. During a coronary artery spasm, less blood flows to the heart. Other names for coronary artery spasms are: Prinzmetal's angina. Vasospastic angina ...
Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.
Bed rest also can be stressful. Managing child care, dealing with job concerns, or losing income due to time on bed rest can raise a pregnant person's stress levels. And that might make it harder to stay healthy. If your healthcare team suggests bed rest during your pregnancy, talk with them about the reasons for that recommendation.
