Has anyone heard that constipation is a side effect after you quit smoking? -
Yes it can be.
There are a whole list of -side effects- to giving up smoking.
No, the usual side effect is diarrhea. Nicotine is a nerve poison, and when you take it out of the body, sometimes the nerves overreact and you get diarrhea. But any big change in your habits can cause problems. Just make sure you are drinking enough liquids, and if you need to, start taking one of those fiber laxatives for help.
of course it can be a side effect. Nicotine is a stimulant, and without it in your system any longer it will take a while for your bowels to become accustomed to doing with out it. The best way to avoid constipation during smoking cessation is to take a stool softener and drink at least two liters of water a day.
No. It didn-t happen to me.
Yes, this is common.
The main reason that you get constipated is because your body is going through withdrawals and it causes your system to shut down for a few days.
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Tom