8. High Blood Sugar: Stress causes your liver to release extra sugar (glucose) into your bloodstream, which over time puts you at risk for type 2 diabetes.
9. Pounding Heart: Stress hormones make your heart pump faster so that blood can quickly reach your vital organs and limbs.
10. High Blood Pressure: Stress hormones tighten blood vessels, which can raise your blood pressure.
11. Fertility Problems: Stress interferes with the reproductive system in both men and women, and may make it harder to conceive.
12. Stomachache: Stress affects your body’s digestive system, which can lead to stomachaches, nausea, and other tummy troubles.