Complications of Stress

Complications list for Stress:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Stress includes:

• Complications from long-term emotional stress:
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood fats
  • Vulnerability to infection
  • Accidents - increased risk
  • Alcohol overuse
  • Drug abuse

See also the symptoms of Stress and Stress: Introduction.

Complications of Stress:

Several studies have indicated an increased incidence of early death, including cancer death, among people who have experienced the recent loss of a spouse or other loved one. But, most cancers have been developing for many years, and it is unlikely that cancer would be triggered by the recent death of a loved one. However, some studies of women with breast cancer have shown significantly higher rates of this disease among those women who experienced traumatic life events and losses within several years before their diagnosis. (Source: excerpt from Stress: NWHIC)

Stress Symptoms: Book Excerpts

• Signs and symptoms - Posttraumatic stress disorder
• Signs and symptoms - Posttraumatic stress disorder

You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.

About complications:

Complications of Stress are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Stress. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Stress and complications of Stress is unclear or arbitrary.

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