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Health Encyclopedia: Symptoms Of Nicotine Withdrawal

Symptoms of Withdrawal


After you quit smoking, you with have some withdrawal symptoms. Such symptoms generally peak in intensity 3 -5 days after you quit, and usually disappear after 2 weeks, although some may persist for several months.

The symptoms of withdrawal include both physical and mental difficulties.

Physical Symptoms.

  • Tingling in the hands and feet
  • Sweating
  • Intestinal disorders (cramps, nausea)
  • Headaches
  • Sore throat, coughing, and signs of a cold

Withdrawal symptoms should be treated according...

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