The dangers of quitting smoking

Cigarettes are very common in our lives, and all cigarette boxes have "No Smoking" written on them, but many people still choose to continue smoking, regardless of the harm to their bodies. Many people know the harm of cigarettes to the human body, so some people often choose to quit smoking after smoking for a period of time. Anyone who has tried to quit smoking knows that it is actually very painful and difficult. But many people often don’t know one thing, that is, quitting smoking is actually harmful.

After being exposed to smoke for a long time, smokers' bodies have often become accustomed to this environment, and many of their organs have adapted to working in such an environment. Therefore, sometimes quitting smoking all of a sudden may make the smoker's body unable to adapt to the new environment, thus causing certain harm to the smoker's body. Next, let’s talk about the dangers of quitting smoking.

Thirsty

Often accompanied by dry mouth. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to help flush toxins from your body.

Sleep disruption

This is one of the more distressing withdrawal symptoms and is very common.

Lethargy

Once the chemical stimulant effect of nicotine is gone, former smokers may experience a greater sense of relaxation. Some people feel like they can fall asleep at any time. Taking naps after meals and extending your sleep time at night may help overcome this condition.

Difficulty sleeping

Some people complain of difficulty sleeping at night after cutting down on smoking. You can use the time you can't sleep to your advantage: get up, read, write a letter, or go for a walk. Do not drink stimulating beverages such as tea, cocoa drinks, cola drinks containing milk, or fruit juice.

cough

After years of smoking, the lungs produce large amounts of mucus to protect themselves. During the period of quitting smoking, the mucus loosens and flows out of the airways, and the cilia begin to move again. People who quit smoking usually have a cough for a period of time (a few weeks).

constipate

Many people complain of constipation after reducing their consumption of coffee, tea, and other stimulant beverages associated with smoking. Drinking four to six glasses of water a day can relieve constipation. Eating more whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables can also help overcome this problem.

Headache

The headache may last for a day and may return after a week. The reason for this is still unclear.

Hunger

The body's ability to absorb food is improved. Almost all smokers experience a return to their appetite after quitting. To avoid gaining weight, get some physical exercise and eat foods low in sugar and calories.

Night sweats

Frequent bathing can provide relief. People who exercise regularly are less likely to experience severe night sweats.

Tremor

Mild tremors in the hands and fingers that may last for several weeks.

Mouth ulcers

A small number of smokers who quit smoking may experience oral irritation symptoms. Blisters on gums, mouth sores or inflammation are caused by chemicals adjusting in the body. It may be caused by vitamin deficiency. Improving diet and supplementing vitamins B and C can relieve symptoms.

Poor concentration

The withdrawal of carbon monoxide is often followed by some disturbing but subtle symptoms. The sense of space and distance of smokers who quit smoking will be affected, and they will experience a sense of floating and difficulty concentrating. Avoid driving or operating machinery if possible at this time.

Itchy hands and feet

This is caused by an improved circulatory system. It usually doesn't last long.

Scalp pain

This is also caused by an improved circulatory system. It usually doesn't last long.

It can be seen from this that there are still many harms of quitting smoking, and some of them are very serious. Therefore, it is best for us smokers not to quit smoking all at once. The process of quitting smoking should be gradual. Smoking causes great harm to our human body, and the harm to those who inhale secondhand smoke is even greater. Therefore, for the sake of their own and others' health, smokers should slowly quit smoking.