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Q: I can't poop unless I smoke a cigarrete...Help!

asked by: SunShine805 on June 23rd, 2009

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I haven't been able to poop unless I smoke... I wan't to stop smoking and when I do stop for a couple of day's I can't go to the bathroom so in order for me to go in the morning I smoke right before I go to work. That's the only time I feel like I have the urge to use the restroom.. I drink water and I eat a lot of fiber and have taken Metamucil all that does is bulk me up and when I use the restroom there is mostly gas.. Besides bowel movement is there something else that helps push it down I don't get that urge anymore. I used to be regular and go at least 3 times or 2 times a day. Also I've noticed that my poop comes out even thinner then before. I don't know if it's inner hemorrhoids I don't think it is.

I just want to quit the smoking part..

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on June 23rd, 2009

I am afraid that I cannot shed much light on why you can only have a bowel movement if you smoke. However, you do need to quit smoking. Additionally, you should probably be evaluated by a GI doctor to make sure that these changes in your bowel habits are not due to a serious health problem, including colorectal cancer.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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Fimayo

replied on August 20th, 2009

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Bowel Movement After Smoking

This is a common problem with people who have recently quit smoking. Your body is in a state of "shock" and while it might seem as though your body is feeling worse after having quit smoking, in fact its quite the opposite. It's a natural detox period that your body must go though. For some it is over quickly, for others it may take longer. It is important to pay close attention to your diet during this period and also try your best to keep active. Regular exercise is a vital part of any routine and will help with this. I know as I too have quit in the last 2 years.

arklinem27820

replied on September 18th, 2009

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I had the same problem when I stop smoking it got worse. I gained 3 pds a week or more. drs cant find anything. strange though i weighted 97 pds when i stopped smoking now 12 years later i am over 300 I dont know which is worse and everything is the same thin poop and all

idkwia

replied on September 24th, 2009

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With regards to the thin poop you need to see a GI doctor and ask him to check for an internal prolapse. This is quite a common problem in women and can cause obstructed defecation and thin stools. Not all GI docs will send you for this test so I suggest you ask. Google inernal prolapse of the colon for more info. Good luck. In the meantime if you want to get things moving then Miralax is very good and you can take it on a regular basis.

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