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I quit smoking 18 days ago and am extremely bloated. it is very uncomfortable and i am wondering how long it will last and what i could do?
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Bloating: may be due to weight gain from nicotine withdrawal and unhealthy eating. See: http://www.livestrong.com/article/201792-why-am-i-bloated-after-i-quit-smoking/ I hope this helps. Best wishes.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Bowel slowdown...: Nicotine is a cholinergic, i.e. it stimulates bowel activity. If you are withdrawing from nicotine, you may experience bowel slowdown that results in bloating. As such, a fiber laxative, such as Metamucil (R), might be helpful in normalizing bowel function until you re-accommodate to not having nicotine in your system. This might take several weeks or more. Congratulations on a healthy decision!!
Answered 6/11/2017
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