Would Spicy Food Consumption Worsen Acid Reflux, Belching And Constipation?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016

Question: Dear Dr. XXXXXXX
I appreciate your answers to my questions. I have one more question:
My husband likes foods with lots of pepper and onions. Are these bad for him since he often has heart burn, gas and elevated blood pressure??
Thank you for your help.
XXXXXXX XXXX

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Onions and pepper worsens acid reflux

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me barbra

As the acid reflux , belching and constipation is in history, i am afraid peppers and onions both will be a trigger of the illness and discomfort and may worsen the situation. Instead of pepper encourage him to use peppermint in abundance . Onions can be fried to reduce its belching properties. More fibrous and more natural diet will help. Avoiding spices, sweets, confectionaries, chocolates, soda, alcohol etc are mandatory.

I hope it helps. Let me know if there is any thing else i can help you with .

Regards
Khan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar