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

Yes, you heard it right. Getting angry can harm your heart, and due to this, the risk of a heart attack can increase. Let us know in this article today from Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Senior Psychiatrist and CEO at Tulsi Healthcare, New Delhi, how your anger can be harmful for your health-
Anger can take a toll 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? In fact, stress hormones such as 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.
In addition, a 2022 review analyzed several studies conducted on thousands of patients and found that anger and depression not only increase the risk of heart disease but also slow down recovery after heart-related diseases.
Effect of anger on health
Anger not only affects heart health, but also has a bad effect on your overall health. Due to this, many other health-related problems also occur. Let's know how anger affects health-
Effect on the immune system
Constant anger also weakens your immunity. Due to a weak immune system, the body becomes more vulnerable 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 impair your digestion, which can lead to stomach pain, acid reflux, or irritable bowel syndrome. According to a study published in Gastroenterology, anger can also affect colon motor and myoelectric activity in irritable bowel syndrome.
Muscles are also damaged.
Anger can cause a lot of stress in the body. This can cause headaches, back pain, and other musculoskeletal problems. A study published in Neurospine states that people who experience medium to high anger have experienced back and neck pain.
Effect on the heart
Anger can increase heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to long-term heart problems. When we get angry, a stress hormone called catecholamine starts getting released. This can cause high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat.
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