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Developed by Mita Majumdar, M.Sc. | Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

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What is stress?

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What is stress?, Stress Busters

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» Usually, stress is our reaction to an external stimulus that disturbs our body-mind balance.

» The adrenal glands release adrenaline causing tensing of muscles, pounding of hearts, dilation of pupils and raised blood pressure.

» But stress isn't manifested in such extreme forms always.

» Stress built-up over time can cause palpitations, permanently raised pulse rate, anxiety, binge eating, chronic fatigue, and constant aches.

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