Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Addicted To Smoking Shunk, Get Occasional Numbness At The Back Of Head, Digestive Problems, Chest Pain When Hungry. Advice?
Hi Iv smoke skunk for about 5 years I never had problem with it ever it was like smoking a cigarette but just like 9/10 months ago I tried giving it up so I quit fo 2 weeks n then I had a splidf with few mates n all of a sudden I started feeling numb as in I couldn t feel my body e.g chest , head and legs everything jus went all funny I could breathe properly nuffin n since then Iv been havin not da same feelin but near enuff da same 24/7 I feel sometimes numb at the back of my head mainly I can t eat food it s like Iv got digestion problems I have chest pains sometimes feels like I can t breathe n I can t sleep n when I do get to sleep it s only for a little while so I was just thinking how to stop it I still smoke here n there like once a week do u think if I quit it will be alright? Also I have this noise coming from my chest aswell it s the same noise as when your stomach is hungry it comes frm the left hand side of my chest could you please give me helpfull advice please thanks
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
Dear Concerned.,
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have been experiencing are collectively called by a Medical Term,"Withdrawal Syndrome" The withdrawal syndrome is experienced by an addict as there is Physical Dependence on a Psychoactive Substance.That is to say that in the internal environment of the presence of substance only the respiratory/circulatory/nervous/gastrointestinal and all the systems work properly.This is different from habituation ie., only a psychological dependance for eg., drinking coffee. A habit that starts as psychological dependance culminates in physical dependance-ie., Addiction.
To recover from withdrawal syndrome, you need to be admitted to a Psychological Centre/Ward and administered with Medicines tranquilizers and Psychotherapy by a Psychiatryst.A long term therapy to overcome your weak will power to prevent relapses.
Kindly consult a qualified and experienced Psychiatryst for the treatment of withdrawal syndrome but do not get back into same addiction again.
Best Regards,
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan,
Ex-Navy.
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have been experiencing are collectively called by a Medical Term,"Withdrawal Syndrome" The withdrawal syndrome is experienced by an addict as there is Physical Dependence on a Psychoactive Substance.That is to say that in the internal environment of the presence of substance only the respiratory/circulatory/nervous/gastrointestinal and all the systems work properly.This is different from habituation ie., only a psychological dependance for eg., drinking coffee. A habit that starts as psychological dependance culminates in physical dependance-ie., Addiction.
To recover from withdrawal syndrome, you need to be admitted to a Psychological Centre/Ward and administered with Medicines tranquilizers and Psychotherapy by a Psychiatryst.A long term therapy to overcome your weak will power to prevent relapses.
Kindly consult a qualified and experienced Psychiatryst for the treatment of withdrawal syndrome but do not get back into same addiction again.
Best Regards,
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan,
Ex-Navy.
I find this answer helpful
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Smoking cessation
Loading Online Doctors....