Symptoms, conditions and causes

What is the first sign of high cortisol?

Cortisol is the main stress hormone. If cortisol is too high, it can lead to a lot of different health problems. 

High cortisol can potentially lead to issues, such as:

• Belly fat 

• High blood pressure 

• Allergies

• Asthma 

• Acne 

• Anxiety 

• Low tolerance to stress

• Inflammation 

• Blood sugar problems 

• Cravings for carbs 

• Decreased libido 

• Decreased potassium 

• Alkalosis 

Last updated: Jun 12, 2024 15:04 PM