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Experiencing Slow Metabolism After Quitting Smoking
Hello. I stopped smoking for six months and since then, I have had issues with not able to go to thebathroom on a regular basis as I used to. It seems as though my metabolism has slowed. Also, when I am able to go, the amount that exits is not much and there seems to be a stopage--like the muscle closes and no more. What should I do? Thank you, James
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
Hello,
Usually, the smoking cessation side effects wear off after 2-3 weeks of the same; if persistent, have to evaluate for the additional causes as GI motility disturbances or else.
Primary relief with plenty of liquids, high fiber diet, bulk-forming laxative as ispaghula husk and prokinetic agents as levosulpiride will definitely serve to provide the best relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Usually, the smoking cessation side effects wear off after 2-3 weeks of the same; if persistent, have to evaluate for the additional causes as GI motility disturbances or else.
Primary relief with plenty of liquids, high fiber diet, bulk-forming laxative as ispaghula husk and prokinetic agents as levosulpiride will definitely serve to provide the best relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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