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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest After Quit Smoking?
Hi, I have quit smoking for about a month and a half now and the pain I am getting in my mouth, cheeks, tongue, gums throat leading inside down into my chest is like a burning sensation, like everything is on fire and its very painful. It seems to be fine in the mornings then as the day goes on it gets worse and worse. Is this all because of quitting? Is it normal? It s unbearable
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Mon, 13 Feb 2017
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Hello,
It is due to a withdrawal symptom of nicotine.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.
If symptoms persist better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is due to a withdrawal symptom of nicotine.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.
If symptoms persist better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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