Priya works as a junior doctor in a busy emergency department, a role with extreme time pressure and very little control over her rota or daily clinical tasks. Alongside her demanding career, she is the sole caregiver for her younger sister who has a severe chronic illness. Having recently relocated to the country, Priya lacks a local support network and is currently facing a stressful legal dispute over her tenancy. Lately, Priya has been suffering from persistent colds, severe muscle tension in her back, and episodes of rapid heart rate. Her clinical supervisor is notoriously unsympathetic and critical.
Discuss the relationship between stress and illness. Refer to Priya in your answer.
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