Quitting Smoking/Digestve system

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Expert: Michael Dean - 6/1/2009


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Hi Mchael,
It is now 12 weeks snce  quit smokng and I am still suffering with bloating and problems with my digestive system. I have seen my GP but wondered if you have heard of this lastinf so long previously. I had np problems at all prior to quitting so am getting a little fed up with this.

Many thanks,
Jane

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Hi Jane,

It can take a while for bloating and digestive side effects to go away. Did you quit cold turkey, or use any medications?

if your doctor has checked you out you should be fine. Hang in there and it should gradually get better.

Let me know how it goes,

Michael

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Can answer General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting. Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco. The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW Cannot answer Specific medical questions

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Cancer Researcher for over 20 years Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com. Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease. Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.

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American Association for Cancer Research American Association of Human Genetics

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Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.) Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer

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PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors
Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research

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