Stress-Related Medical Conditions

Stress can cause or worsen many physical conditions. Mindfulness-based counseling for stress can help, alongside your medical care. Common stress-related conditions include:

• Recurrent headaches
• Chronic neck pain
• Chronic back pain
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Heartburn or sour stomach
• Intestinal cramping
• Unexplained diarrhea or constipation
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Ulcers
• Difficulty sleeping
• Sexual difficulties
• Persistent itching
• Eczema or hives
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Tooth grinding at night (bruxism)
• Nail biting
• Jaw pain or tension (TMJ)
• Unexplained fatigue
• Frequent colds and sore throats
• High blood pressure

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List developed in part from The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD.