Health News Desk, Cortisol is a type of hormone which is also commonly known as stress hormone. Often, when there is hormonal imbalance in women, cortisol hormone is also responsible for it. But cortisol hormone not only causes problems like stress and depression but also many other bad effects are seen on the body.
facial hair
In women, due to chronic stress, cortisol hormone increases and affects the adrenal glands. Due to which hormones like testosterone are produced more. Due to which more hair starts growing on chin, upper lip, cheeks and back.
high blood pressure
Due to high cortisol level, fluid retention starts increasing in the body. Due to which blood pressure also increases.
weight gain
If the amount of fluid in the body increases due to cortisol, swelling appears in the body. There is excessive bloating in the stomach.
bags under eyes
At the same time, eye bags start forming under the eyes. These symptoms also occur due to high cortisol level in the body.
muscles become week
Due to high cortisol level, muscles become weak. Especially of hands and feet. Due to prolonged increase in cortisol, muscle tissue breaks down and the body starts looking weak. Even the posture of the body is seen changing.
skin change
Due to high cortisol the skin looks more oily. Problems like acne, psoriasis, eczema occur. Stretch marks increase.
weight gain
Due to high cortisol, weight increases faster in the mid section of the body. Along with this, the weight of the face also appears more.
