25 Surprising Ways Stress Affects Your Health
The good news is that there is much you can do to reduce the impact of stress in your life.
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Digestion
Heartburn, stomach cramping, and diarrhea can all be caused by or worsened by stress.
In particular, irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, which is characterized by pain and bouts of constipation and diarrhea is thought to be fueled in part by stress. However, stomach ulcers, once thought to be caused by stress, are triggered by H. pylori bacteria, which can be treated with antibiotics.
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