as well as severe and damaging psychological effects, solitary confinement manifests physiologically as well. solitary confinement has been reported to cause hypertension, headaches and migraines, profuse sweating, dizziness, and heart palpitations. many inmates also experience extreme weight loss due to digestion complications and abdominal pain. many of these symptoms are due to the intense anxiety and sensory deprivation. inmates can also experience neck and back pain and muscle stiffness due to long periods of little to no physical activity. these symptoms often worsen with repeated visit to solitary confinement.