Question 1

is eating hot food out of styrofoam box dangerous for health?

Accepted Answer

Just a bit: Eating hot, cold, or warm food from a styrofoam container always has a small amount of danger because styrofoam is harmful to our planet and the living things on it (including us humans). Hot food should not be hot enough to create new toxic chemicals, but microwaving or heating food in such a container probably increases the danger by altering the plastic chemicals.

Question 2

hi i was wondering can eating piping hot food will that cause cancer i am worried i tend to rush my food without letting it cool dow ?

Accepted Answer

Not cancer: Hot food can cause burns in the mouth and esophagus but not cancer. It would be better if you would let it cool down a bit before eating it.

Question 3

is it possible for you to burn your esophagus eating hot food?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Usually the food will burn your mouth. Unlikely to burn your esophagus.

Question 4

can eating hot food damage your gums and tongue?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These tissues do not have a protective layer of dead cells like the skin on the outside of the body.  So these tissues are more easily burned than skin and can blister or develop open sores.  If you're unsure of the food temperature, take a very small bite or sip, and if it's uncomfortable in your mouth, wait a few minutes to let it cool down.

Question 5

hi i have a habbit of eating hot food temperature wise i was wondering what sort of damge will it do to the esophagus cause i am worried about cancer?

Accepted Answer

Adjust your habbits: Excessive heat can cause burns to the lining of your mouth and esophagus. Eat like normal people do...hot food but not burning hot foods.

Question 6

i have been eating hot food put in plastic grocery bags from hotels for a long time. i live in india where this practice is very common. can i get cancer now? i am very worried since i did this regularly, should i worry getting cancer?

Accepted Answer

Wait to worry!: You should not be thinking like you are going to get cancer.
The role of Plastics in causing Cancer is extremely low, if any. My advice: Follow a healthy lifestyle which includes the following health promoting steps:
1. Do not Smoke or chew Tobacco. Also avoid alcohol as much as you can.
2. Your Diet should be low in meat and dairy products. it must contain ample amount of fruits.
3. Weight contro

Question 7

i had hot food because of which there was boil on tongue with lot of blood.why my tongue has lost its sensitivity when eating hot foods.

Accepted Answer

Burned taste buds: The hot food destroyed the cells on top of your tonge that allow you to taste.  These will grow back quickly if you don't burn them again.  If there is an actual BOIL (swelling and bleeding) this sounds like an infection and you should be seen.  Be very careful while eating until this is resolved.  Good luck!

Question 8

what causes severe burning and itchy all over my body when my body warms up during exercise, eating hot food, or walking in the sun without rashes?

Accepted Answer

Could: Due to lactic acidosis from anaerobic oxidation.  Should improve with frequent exercise

Question 9

can eating scorching hot food cause a mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

It can, definitely: Mouth sores may be caused by any type of damage or injury to the mouth and scorching hot food is not exception. Any person with a sore/ulcers that lasts for 10 days or more must be examined by a dentist or doctor.

Question 10

can eating of very hot food or drinking of hot tea prevent implantation of the fetus or cause early miscarriage? thank you.

Accepted Answer

No: Neither one. I hope that's good news!

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Is eating hot food out of styrofoam box dangerous for health?

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Hi i was wondering can eating piping hot food will that cause cancer i am worried i tend to rush my food without letting it cool dow ?

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Is it possible for you to burn your esophagus eating hot food?

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Can eating hot food damage your gums and tongue?

A member asked:

Hi i have a habbit of eating hot food temperature wise i was wondering what sort of damge will it do to the esophagus cause i am worried about cancer?

A member asked:

I have been eating hot food put in plastic grocery bags from hotels for a long time. i live in india where this practice is very common. can i get cancer now? i am very worried since i did this regularly, should i worry getting cancer?

A member asked:

I had hot food because of which there was boil on tongue with lot of blood.why my tongue has lost its sensitivity when eating hot foods.

A member asked:

What causes severe burning and itchy all over my body when my body warms up during exercise, eating hot food, or walking in the sun without rashes?

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Can eating scorching hot food cause a mouth ulcer?

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Can eating of very hot food or drinking of hot tea prevent implantation of the fetus or cause early miscarriage? thank you.

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