Title: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Headings: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Sleep Problems
Fatigue
Immune System
Inflammation
Anxiety
Cortisol
Digestion
Aches and Pains
Heart Rate
Broken Heart Syndrome
Higher Heart Attack Risk
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Digestion
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Grief can lead you to stop eating on a regular schedule or to binge eat. And stress hormones can make you nauseous or bother your stomach and the rest of your digestive tract. You might have stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation, ulcers, and even irritable bowel syndrome. If you have stomach issues that won't go away, your doctor can help you find ways to treat them. Swipe to advance
Aches and Pains
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Grief may make you more likely to have joint pain, back pain, or headaches. Part of the reason could be the muscle tension caused by the stress hormones your body releases in response to grief. This should get better over time, but talk to your doctor about how to manage the pain if it doesn’t go away. Swipe to advance
Heart Rate
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Serious grief can keep your pulse high for as long as 6 months. This faster rate, which could be caused by anxiety or the release of cortisol, might your chances of heart problems. Talk to your doctor about adding or changing your medication, especially if you already have heart issues.