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Could giving up cigarettes have made my bladder weak?

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No: Smoking has not been linked to bladder function or dysmotility. Smoking is a definite risk factor however for developing future bladder cancer.

Answered 10/2/2011

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No : Smoking is associated with bladder cancer but there is no association between quitting smoking and weak bladder .

Answered 2/24/2018

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