Stomach pain when eating spicy?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have had stomach pain since a few years ago because of eating irregularly, later on eating in moderation, limiting spicy food will no longer hurt, but every time I eat a little spicy food, very painful. For example, today, I ate bread with chili, the feeling was not very spicy, but I had pain from noon to night, the pain was intermittent, after a few minutes it went away. So the doctor asked me if my stomach hurts when I eat spicy food? What kind of treatment is needed, doctor? Thank you doctor.
Le Thi Lan Anh (1999)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Bui Chi Nam - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to eat spicy food? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Peptic ulcer disease (stomach pain) due to many causes, including the leading cause of Helicobacter pylori (HP), followed by anti-inflammatory pain relievers. inflammatory diseases (NSAIDs), autoimmune gastritis diseases, irregular diet (stress, insomnia, eating at the wrong time, stimulants, alcohol, spicy substances (when overeating) ,....).
When you have symptoms of epigastric pain related to spicy food, you should see a gastroenterologist to check: HP infection status, assessment of gastric mucosal damage thick,...
Besides, you should adjust your daily routine (reduce stress, insomnia (if any), limit eating stimulating foods such as coffee, alcohol, foods with If you still have questions about stomach pain when eating spicy food, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for your trust and question. to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health
Sincerely!