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Is it true that eating a lot of spice or eating something extremely spicy can cause stomach ulcers or is it just a myth?
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Myth: Stomach and duodenal ulcers from H. Pylori bacteria and NSAID meds, including aspirin, dose- related prostaglandin inhibition. Chronic alcohol poisoning can be a factor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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GERD: Eating a lot of spicy food can exacerbate a condition called Gastroesophageal Reflux or GERD, this may be what you are referring to. This is also known as heartburn.
Answered 1/5/2019
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