The opening session of the Nuremberg Trials, Nuremberg, Germany, 18 October 1945. Â© 2012 Yad Vashem The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority. The majority of the perpetrators and collaborators were never brought to justice.
People with anxiety and high amounts of stress have been observed to have higher than normal rates of ulcers and more frequent infections caused by H. pylori. (4) Stress weakens the immune system and worsens digestion, making it more likely you become sick from various bacteria or microbes you come into contact with.
Peptic ulcers, open sores in the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or duodenum (the first part of the intestine), are common. Contrary to popular belief, ulcers are not caused by spicy food or stress. Instead, a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori is usually to blame. Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil), can also cause ulcers.