Why do I get diarrhea from smoking cigarettes?

Question

I have to hit the restroom like everyday when I smoke, why is that? when I stop smoking the symptoms stop.

Answer 1

Hey, maybe you should stop smoking.

P.S.- I smoke a pack a day myself

Answer 2

It,s the same with computers--c**p in-c**p out.

Answer 3

You should go to the docs and get checked for Crohns or Colitis as sometimes Irritable Bowel Diseases can be affected by things like nicotine or caffiene - although it's not really known what causes the diseases in the first place.

Good luck to you

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Answer 4

nicotine causes bowel movements. same as caffine in coffee.

Answer 5

Things like Smoking and caffeine are stimulants, but maybe it's a natures warning to STOP SMOKING, otherwise the life you have to look forward to is this;

A) 50% chance you will die of lung cancer

B) Increased chance of cancer

C) Increased chance of developing Type 2 diabetes

D) Heart disease

E) COPD

With that said, if your getting diarrhea on a regular basis, this needs to be investigated, see your GP

Answer 6

Cigarettes actually contain among other things a laxative.