Psychological Stress

About the Symptom

Stress disrupts a person's normal balance and can manifest as anger, anxiety, or frustration. Sometimes, it can cause physical symptoms like stomach issues, headaches, body pains, a racing heart, among others.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Photophobia
• Fever

Possible Causes

Generally, Psychological stress can be related to:

• Adjustment Disorder

  A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.

• Sleep Disorder

  Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, timing, or duration of your sleep, impacting your ability to function when you're awake. There are many types of sleep disorders, including disturbances in sleep quality or quantity, excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal behaviors during sleep, sleep disorders related to mental disorders, and more.

• Peri-/Post-Menopausal Symptoms

  Perimenopause refers to the transitional period leading up to menopause. It can begin several years before menopause and is characterized by hormonal fluctuations and irregular menstrual cycles. During this phase, women may experience symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and changes in libido. Post-menopausal symptoms refer to a range of physical and emotional changes experienced by women after they have gone through menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.

• Migraine
• Dissociative Disorder
• Tension Headache

• Herpes labialis

• Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
• Psychogenic Vomiting
• Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Are you experiencing mental stress and physical fatigue?
• When did you first start experiencing mental stress and physical fatigue?
• How has your mental stress or physical fatigue changed since it started?

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