Health experts have shared ways in which stress can affect your body
One in four people in the UK experience mental health problems every year, according to mental health charity Mind - including stress and anxiety. Not only do these conditions take their toll on people mentally, but they also have a real impact on the body.
"Too much stress, especially over a long period of time, can cause both mental and physical problems." Below is a look at some of the most common ways our bodies can react to stress. She added: "You get vasodilatation of your blood vessels – you're basically trying to increase blood flow to your body, so sweating is a very immediate phenomenon for most people." Stressful situations can raise your blood pressure temporarily too, Dr Powles says: "If you're stressed over a long time, you could possibly develop long-term high blood pressure.
Symptoms include headaches, earache, stiffness and pain in the jaw or mouth, teeth which are breaking or look worn down, and facial swelling. If you think you may be grinding your teeth, you should contact your dentist where they can prevent it from happening with a special mouthguard.
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