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what does craving spicy food mean
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
None specific: Craving for ice is associated with iron deficiency in women. There are no specific diseases associated with craving for spicy food. Some women have va ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Not sure.: The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: implantation bleeding in ear ... Read More
A female asked:

Dr. Michael Salama answered
10 years experience Family Medicine
Wait 7-10 days: Most people are able to tolerate spicy foods 7-10 days after a wisdom tooth extraction.

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Spicy: Very glad you are feeling well. Important, though, not to stress the envelope. Give your healing process a full 7 to 10 days, then gradually wean yo ... Read More
A male asked:

Dr. Daniel Lee answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy test: Your general info has you as a male but your question implies that you are concerned about being pregnant. I would recommend you check a home pregnanc ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered
50 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Consultation: Anal bleeding is not normal and needs to be fully examined to determine the cause.
A 36-year-old male asked:

Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
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.
A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
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 ... Read More
A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. Mandakini Patel answered
41 years experience Pediatrics
Spicy foods: If you dont get heart burn you should be fien. Some spices are good for heart health and some are good for others. If they dont bother you with sympto ... Read More
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Stephen Southard answered
15 years experience Internal Medicine
Irritant: As it can lead to gastrointestinal upset, worsen gastroesophageal reflux(GERD) and lead to diarrhea.
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Dysmenorrhea Tx:: Do you always have bad cramps? Consider warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & ... Read More
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