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Smoking cigarettes has a negative effect on the entire body - including the digestive tract. When smoke is inhaled into the body, it enters the stomach and intestines as well as the lungs.

Cigarette smoke can cause the following symptoms:

• Bloating
• Cramping
• Gas
• Stomach rumbling

Smoking can cause or worsen these conditions:

• Acid reflux
• Cancer of the Esophagus
• Cancer of the Stomach
• Heartburn
• Peptic ulcer

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