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Do spicy foods cause heartburn?

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Yes: Yes they do as do many other foods.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/3/2016

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YesYes: Imagine you cut your hand and have an open wound. You would not put spicy food on it... Same with your stomach.

Answered 4/1/2013

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