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Stressors and Their Relationship with some Common Physical Complaints

Stress is any event or circumstances which makes the body utilize its resources and generate excessive energy . It is said that stress is the bodyʹs non-specific response to any requirement which might be a threat , involvement or any type of change requiring the individualʹs adaptation with it . Stressors might be internal or external . University students are exposed to stressors ; therefore , it is necessary to examine them . This analytical-descriptive study was conducted with some paramedical students at Sabzevar school of medical sciences in 1380-81 . The results indicated that the most common physical complaint for female students was menstrual problems ; for male students , it was the sleeping problems . Males were exposed to stress more than females , i.e. 11.1% versus 5.9% ; however , the difference was not significant . There was a significant relationship between stress and muscular and general weakness and sense of heartburn .