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What Causes Heart Burn After Resuming The Habit Of Chewing Tobacco?

I chewed tobacco for over 30 years with many of those years being Copenhagen snuff. I've been quit now for 196 days. I never (maybe once a year) had heartburn while I chewed tobacco. Since I've quit I get it bad every day. It started just a couple days after I quit and it just isn't getting better. Is there a correlation between cessation of chewing tobacco and heartburn
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC ..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your query heartburn after cessation of tobacco chewing habit can be a withdrawal symptom of tobacco cessation whole it can also be due to Acid reflux..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Upper G. I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis..
As of now you should not start taking tobacco as it is extremely harmful..
Drink plenty of water, take antacid before meals and avoid spicy food..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Heart Burn After Resuming The Habit Of Chewing Tobacco?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC .. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your query heartburn after cessation of tobacco chewing habit can be a withdrawal symptom of tobacco cessation whole it can also be due to Acid reflux.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Upper G. I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis.. As of now you should not start taking tobacco as it is extremely harmful.. Drink plenty of water, take antacid before meals and avoid spicy food.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.