Smoking Effects on Your Body ~

Cancer
Women who smoke have an increased chance of developing cervical cancer, whereas both men and women smokers are more apt to develop pancreatic cancer as well as bladder cancer--caused by the carcinogens excreted in their urine--than their non-smoking counterparts.

Esophageal and Throat Concerns
Other cancers that may develop due to cigarette smoking include esophageal and throat cancer, according to Quitsmoking.com. There are increased risks of mouth cancer due to smoking as well as lung cancer.

Bronchial Problems
Smokers suffers more bronchial infections due to the hydrogen cyanide and other chemicals that cigarettes contain. These chemicals attack the bronchial tubes and result in infections and a "smoker's cough."

Poor Circulation
Smoking can result in poor circulation and can cause a smoker to lose his fingers and toes.

Impotence
Smoking is also associated with male impotence because of its interference with circulation.

Emphysema
Smokers are 10 times more likely to get emphysema than non-smokers.

Increases Blood Pressure
Nicotine increases blood pressure and prompts the blood to clot more easily than it should.

Increased Risk of Stroke
Cholesterol deposits are made on the artery walls due to the carbon monoxide in cigarettes, which robs the blood of oxygen. This can increase an individual's chance of having a stroke.

Digestive Problems
Smokers have more digestive problems than non-smokers. The smoke can cause heartburn and ulcers. Smoke increases the stomach acid secretions, and your belly is going to react.

Wrinkles
Smokers have more facial wrinkles due to the free radicals that are in the smoke and that damage the tissue and elasticity of the skin. Smokers also engage in repetitive movements around their mouths when smoking, and this, too, can result in premature aging of the skin.

Other Nasty Results
Smokers have bad breath and stinky clothing. Some smokers have nicotine stained fingernails.

More Problems That Are Associated With Smoking
Smoking after having a tooth pulled can result in a painful condition called dry socket. Smoking stains your teeth and lessens the chance that dental procedures will be effective. Smoking can destroy your sense of smell and deaden your appetite. You may end up with smoker's belly, which is a fat belly. Because of the free radicals in the smoke and the negative impact that smoke has on circulation, your hair is affected as well, and not in a good way. Smokers may develop gray hair earlier in life than non-smokers.