Which health issue is caused by stress?

• A. Headaches
• B. Acne
• C. Nausea
• D. Rash

Answer: (A)

Stress often triggers headaches by causing the muscles in the neck, shoulders, and scalp to tense up, which can pull on nerves and blood vessels in the head and create pain. The stress response also can alter pain pathways and blood flow, making headaches more likely, especially tension-type headaches or migraines for those who are prone. This direct connection between stress and head pain makes headaches the most typical health issue caused by stress. While acne, nausea, and rash can be affected or worsened by stress in some people, they are not caused as directly by stress in the way headaches are.