When the Doctor Says Your Disease is Just Stress
Briefly

Ms. AlTai was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and celiac disease, which had upended her ability to regulate hormones and absorb critical vitamins and nutrients.
Scientists acknowledge stress's links to many chronic diseases, worsening symptoms like asthma, heart disease, arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Chronic illnesses' symptoms caused by stress (headaches, heartburn, mood changes) can overlap, making it challenging for doctors to distinguish stress as the sole cause or identify serious underlying conditions.
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