Eating spicy, “Spicy” Some people may have known that “spicy” has no flavor, but it is a perceived torment from certain compounds in chili peppers. But still, it must be admitted that spicy food is a favorite of many people. especially Thai people because it can increase appetite more
However, spicy food The harm to the body is greater than the benefit. Because it may increase the risk of certain diseases.
” Eating spicy ” often. What disease is the risk?
diarrhea
Chili peppers contain capsaicin. make us feel hot until we drink more water. The body will try to excrete capsaicin from the body. The stomach and intestines therefore contract more quickly, and the intestines take less time to absorb nutrients. Because they want to drive off capsaicin as quickly as possible. Therefore, we often have diarrhea. Diarrhea shortly after eating spicy food.
gastritis
Information from Paolo Hospital indicates that in addition to H. Pylori infection from bacterial contamination in food or drinking water That can cause chronic gastritis and inflammation. Eating spicy food for a long time It can cause the mucous membrane lining the stomach to become inflame, swollen and red as well. In addition, eating spicy or spicy food. The more acid that erodes the lining of the stomach. Causing stomach pain as soon as eating spicy food as well.
chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Eating spicy food on a regular basis. May injure the intestinal mucosa inflame and ulcerated chronic inflammation for years. This can cause intermittent diarrhea and abdominal pain, although most cases of sudden enteritis are cause by eating contaminated food. Infected with virus and had diarrhea, diarrhea, along with severe abdominal pain. But eating spicy food can increase inflammation of the lining of the colon and increase the risk of colon cancer in the future.
acid reflux
GERD is a condition in which stomach juices flow back up into the esophagus. causing a burning sensation in the chest and epigastric region Can be caused by excess acid in the stomach until it flows back up. and distal esophageal sphincter malfunction. Therefore, people with acid reflux should avoid all foods that cause acid. From spicy, sour, to gassy foods. Because it will cause more acid and reflux up to the esophagus causing burning pain. And if there is chronic acid reflux, it may need to be treated with esophageal sphincter surgery. to prevent the development of the disease into esophageal cancer in the future
How to eat spicy without getting sick
- Try not to eat too much spicy food. and does not eat spicy food at every meal Should switch to some other food flavors
- If eating chili or other condiments. Those with a spicy taste and then feel pain, burning in the mouth, and burning stomach should stop eating and drink water to reduce irritation from chili that may occur in the digestive tract. and stomach
- pregnant woman Patients with diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract such as gastritis, enteritis, diarrhea, diarrhea, food poisoning, etc. should not eat spicy food. Because it may make the symptoms of the disease worse.
- Patients with fever who have recently had surgery should temporarily refrain from eating spicy food.