These serious signs start appearing in the body when cortisol increases, do not take care of itself

Cortisol, known as ‘stress hormone’, plays an important role in controlling stress levels in the body. It is produced by the adrenal glands and controls many important functions of the body such as blood sugar, blood pressure, metabolism and sleep-jagging cycle. But when this hormone in the body increases abnormally, many serious signs begin to appear. If it is not controlled in time, then you can also be vulnerable to depression. Let’s know what signs are seen when cortisol grows:

• Uncontrollable weight gain: One of the main functions of cortisol is to regulate metabolism. Metabolism of people with high cortisol may slow down, which increases weight rapidly. Additionally, high cortisol can also increase appetite, causing more food tendency.

• Skin and hair changes: Cortisol is a glucocorticoid that can dilute and weaken the skin and hair. Increased cortisol and androgen causes Hirsutism, which appears on the face and neck. At the same time, high cortisol also weakens hair, which can cause hair loss or baldness.

• Effect on mental health: Anxiety, depression and mood are common symptoms of swing cortisol. Cortisol affects changes in the brain that causes anxiety, depression and even insomnia. Kushing syndrome (Kushing syndrome is a hormonal disorder due to high levels of cortisol in the body. This condition occurs when the body can also affect the mood negatively due to stress and uncertainty such as a serious disease such as the body becomes too cortisol).

• Fatigue and weakness: You can usually feel tired and weak than normal, and can also cause weakness in muscles. Kushing syndrome is also accompanied by mental fatigue, which can remain even after treatment. Many people suffering from Kushing syndrome have depression, in which fatigue is common.

• Effect on fertility: The high cortisol level also affects the fertility of male and woman. Women may have irregular or absent menstruation, making it difficult to get pregnant.

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