Question 1

are spicy food bad for eyes?

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Not reallhy: Spicy foods can trigger rosacea affecting the eyes.  They have been reported to cause bags under eyes, but this is not been proven scientifically.  So they do not hurt the eyes directly.  Spice saffron although not spicy has been shown in studies to improve macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 2

how bad is it to eat spicy food and get teary eyes?

Accepted Answer

Harmless: The reasons your eyes may tear when eating spicy foods is that the seventh cranial nerve which is important in the regulation of reflex tear function, also sends nerve endings to the tongue for taste sensation.  Capsaicin is a potent irritant contained in spicy foods such as jalapeno peppers. When capsaicin binds to the seventh cranial nerve endings within the tongue, impulses sent along the seventh nerve for the purposes of taste sensation will also stimulate those seventh nerve endings responsible for reflex tearing as well as sweating.  In any case, this is not dangerous, but simply a collateral reaction based on the sharing of the nerve pathway.

Question 3

how does spicy food make our nose run and eyes water?

Accepted Answer

Cholinergic response: Is a normal physiological response that activates the cholinergic system and produces vaso-dilatations and increase secretions.

Question 4

what causes spicy food to give me a headache? i really enjoy eating  boiled shrimp in spicy boil but it gives me a ha and red eyes because so so hot.

Accepted Answer

Not sure but...: It could be the glutamine. An important amino acid. In Chinese cooking they frequently add MSG (Monosodium glutamate) as a flavor enhancer. There is a well described "Chines Restaurant Syndrome" which you may have. Check it out on www.mayoclinic.com

Question 5

i get sweet itchiness once/twice in a day. my eyes in general are watery. little wind, warm/mild spicy food makes eyes watery and nose starts running.

Accepted Answer

Dry eye and more: This may represent a combination of conditions such as dry eye, blepharitis / rosacea, and allergic conjunctivitis. Tearing in response to air movement usually indicates reflex tearing.  That is, the eye is on the borderline of being dry, and the wind will put it over the edge and the eye tears in response. Itching is more consistent with allergy, and spicy food with blepharitis / rosacea.

Question 6

stomach problems esspecially in the gullet area it knocks the wind into my back its always after food .ive had a camra  but nothing was found .could it be an ulcer .when the pains bad its awful i cry myself to sleep rocking trying my best to shut my eyes

Accepted Answer

Not an ulcer: It would be unlikely to be an ulcer since this is easily seen by endoscopy ("camera").  There are many different possible explanations including gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, irritable bowel, to name but a few.  Pain this severe warrants urgent evaluation--i suggest that you contact your primary care doctor or gastroenterologist for re-evaluation.  I hope you feel better soon.

Question 7

i'm high myopic a& have floaters. does extreme coughing cause retinal detachment? while eating i was talking that suddenly the food got stuck in throat & i started coughing very badly that my eyes started watering. did it cause any problem to my eyes?

Accepted Answer

: No, it should not.

Question 8

is spicy food bad for kids  ?

Accepted Answer

Spicy foods: Depends on the age.. Spicy foods are usually not recommended before a year of age. Spice in moderation may in fact increase your child's appetite.

Question 9

can spicy food be bad for you?

Accepted Answer

May be: Geographic areas where people routinely consume hot spicy food have higher incidence to esophageal cancers. It may also make symptoms of menopause or skin conditions worse and some people get an upset stomach with spicy food.

Question 10

is it possible for too much spicy food to be bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Irritant: As it can lead to gastrointestinal upset, worsen gastroesophageal reflux(GERD) and lead to diarrhea.

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Stomach problems esspecially in the gullet area it knocks the wind into my back its always after food .ive had a camra but nothing was found .could it be an ulcer .when the pains bad its awful i cry myself to sleep rocking trying my best to shut my eyes

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