Rapid Heart Beat in Cats. Save to mypetMD. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a medical condition that is characterized by a rapid heart rate that occurs during times of rest or low activity (i.e., at times other than exercise, illness, or stress).
If you chew too much or subconsciously clench your jaws during stressful times, your jaw muscles can spasm and cause pain. Stress-induced clenching or grinding can cause slight misalignment of the jaw, leading to jaw, neck, or eye pain, as well as jackhammer-like headaches.
Bruxism also puts you at risk for TMJ, when the joints that connect your jaw to your skull become painful, have less movement, and become inflamed. The jaw may pop or click when it moves. Anxiety, Bruxism, and TMJ. Not surprisingly, stress and anxiety problems can make bruxism worse.