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Many spicy foods are something of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the right spicy foods such as a good curry can be absolutely delicious and all the more so for the herbs and spices that give them that bite, but on the other hand they can leave us with upset stomachs and sometimes have negative effects on the whole body. Like all things, spicy foods are best in moderation, and it's also important to research what those negative effects might be so that you can overcome them, avoid them, and understand them. Here we will look at a few spicy food complications, what causes them, and as such how they can be avoided in future.
Gastritis
Gastritis is essentially an inflammation of the stomach lining and this is just one thing that can occur as a result of eating spicy foods in too-high quantities. Chronic gastritis results in ulcers as the stomach's own acids can then eat away at the lining. If you suspect you have gastritis you should see a doctor and they will likely prescribe you medication or recommend over-the-counter antacids for milder cases. At the same time you should avoid spicy foods and alcohol (excessive alcohol consumption is a more common cause of gastritis) and should instead eat plain and easy to digest substances.
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux and heart burn can be caused by spicy food too. In heart burn the acid content of the stomach passes back into the food pipe/oesophagus and this then can then feel like burning in the chest/throat, or can result in the regurgitation of now-acidic foods. Acid reflux is of course worsened where the delicate balance of the stomach is upset and so this makes spicy food a prime culprit. Avoid lying down or sitting down straight after eating spicy foods to help.
Indigestion
Indigestion is caused when the body struggles to digest food, when there is trapped gas or air in the digestive tract and as a result of some other processes too. Spicy foods are difficult for the body to digest so if you have indigestion already then spicy foods might be likely to aggravate this. Make sure to eat your spicy foods slowly and to chew thoroughly to minimise the work that the digestive system has to do.
Damage to Taste Buds
Your taste buds can become damaged after eating very spicy foods for many years as they are overused. This is why people who eat a lot of spicier foods can eat hotter dishes than those relative newcomers. This can ruin your enjoyment of other foods however, so don't feel the need to 'progress' to spicier dishes just because you are capable of doing so ? instead try to enjoy the taste of the meals itself.
Insomnia
Spicy foods can raise your body temperature and this can then make it very difficult to sleep. Losing out on sleep itself has many very negative implications for our health, so avoid letting this happen by avoiding eating curry too soon before you go to bed, and then being sure to keep your environment cool when you are trying to sleep.
Burning Skin
If you eat very spicy foods then you can feel a burning on your skin and in your mucous membranes. This can also sometimes cause blisters on the lips and the palate. Have a wet cloth to hand when eating very spicy foods, and be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Tips: While there are some complications that can come from spicy foods, for many of us this won't be enough to deter us from enjoying curries and other spicy dishes. Fortunately there are a couple of tips you can follow to make very spicy foods more bearable. One is to ask for 'keema' instead of 'meat'. This will mean that your lamb comes minced and this is better at soaking up the sauce so that the spices are less noticeable. Meanwhile, before you begin eating your curry, give it a few moments to cool down ? as the spice can be exacerbated if the temperature is also very hot and it's less noticeable in a cooler curry. Another is to ask for yogurt to be added to your curry and this will help to take some of the 'edge' off. Afterwards, ask for a either a 'lassy' which is a yoghurt drink, or a 'kulfi' which is a particular type of mango or pistachio ice cream and these will help to settle your stomach.
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