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Does hot sauce cause gastritis or ulcers?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: It may cause dyspeptic symptoms but it won't cause ulcers or gastritis.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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