Psychiatrist: Anxiety disrupts digestive and immune systems

Psychiatrist Nabil Al-Qat has highlighted the connection between anxiety, psychological stress, and their impact on the body's digestive and immune systems. During a radio interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Qat explained that anxiety can disrupt various body systems, including the immune and digestive systems, and trigger the release of cortisol, fats, sugar, and clotting substances to help the body respond to potential bleeding during stressful situations.

He further noted that when individuals remain in a constant state of tension, they may experience frequent colds. Additionally, Al-Qat pointed out that psychological disorders and crises can directly cause physical symptoms, which in some cases may include paralysis, muteness, blindness, or fainting. Studies have shown that 25 percent of emergency room visitors suffer from psychological disorders that manifest as physical symptoms, with entering a crisis increasing cortisol levels and reducing the body's resistance to inflammation.

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