15 Ways Your Health Is Affected by Money Problems

10. Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and lupus usually have a stress component, Gresham said. So if you’re constantly stressed by financial problems, you could put yourself at risk of developing one of these disorders, in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells.

Treating these disorders often requires intervention from a physician, Gresham said. “Stress management is an important part of the treatment,” she said.