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Apart from giving you just a headache stress can result in some other problems. So if you experience any of these symptoms, take some time out of your day to relax.
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Bleeding gums: According to a study published in the Industrial Psychiatry Journal if you are stressed out, you are at a higher risk of periodontal disease like bleeding gums [1]. Stress can also impair your immune system and allow the bacteria to invade your gums.
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Acne: A study published in the journal Acta Dermato Venereologica concluded that stress can increase inflammation which can lead to breakouts and acne [2].
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Itchy skin: Another study published in the journal Inflammation and Energy Drug Targets found that people with chronic itch are twice as likely to be stressed [3]. The anxious feeling can result in underlying conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
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Stomach ache: Stress and anxiety can also cause stomach ache apart from headaches and insomnia, suggests a study published in the journal Mental Health in Family Medicine [4]. However, if you have constant stomach ache consult your doctor for allergies and lactose intolerance.
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Jaw pain: A study published in the Orofacial Pain Journal found that a sore jaw can be a result of teeth grinding during sleep which usually is a common occurrence when you are stressed [5].
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Headache: Stress can prompt migraine headaches suggest a study published in the journal Headache [6]. So if you get those headaches even on the weekend it is probably because stress is causing it.
