Your anger is making your heart weak, if you do not control it then the risk of heart attack will increase

News Topical, Digital Desk : We all express our emotions from time to time. We often express our feelings according to the situation and the person. Sadness, happiness and anger are some of these feelings, which not only affect our mental health but also our physical health. Especially anger affects us in many ways, but do you know that your anger can also take a toll on your heart?

Anger can be heavy on the heart

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, negative feelings like anger can increase the risk of heart disease. Now the question arises, how does anger harm the heart? Actually, stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol increase blood pressure, heart rate and the tendency to clot, which can act as a trigger for a heart attack in vulnerable individuals.

Additionally, a 2022 review analyzed several studies involving thousands of patients and found that anger and depression not only increase the risk of heart disease but also slow down recovery from heart disease.

Impact of anger on health

Anger not only  affects heart health  but also has a bad effect on your overall health. It also causes many other health related problems. Let's know how anger affects health-

Effects on the immune system

Constant anger also weakens your immunity. Due to a weak immune system, the body becomes more susceptible to infections. According to a study published in Immunology, anger can affect the immune system and it depends on the cause of anger.

Effect on the digestive system

Stress hormones also mess with your digestion, which can lead to stomach pain, acid reflux, or irritable bowel syndrome. Anger may also affect colon motor and myoelectric activity in irritable bowel syndrome, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.

Muscles are also damaged

Anger can cause a lot of tension in the body. This can lead to headaches, back pain, and other musculoskeletal problems. A study published in NeuroSpine states that people who get moderate to severe anger experience back and neck pain.

Effects on the heart

Anger can increase heart rate and  blood pressure  , which can lead to heart problems in the long term. When we get angry, stress hormones called catecholamines are released. This can lead to high blood pressure and a rapid heartbeat.

Read More: If you see these 3 symptoms on your skin, then understand that your liver has become fatty; ignoring them can be costly