Can you eat spicy food if you have a sensitive stomach?

Generally, people with poor stomach health should avoid spicy foods.

Poor stomach health usually indicates weak digestive function, which generally requires a light, warm, soft, and easily digestible diet. Spicy foods may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing abnormal symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating. They may also stimulate the intestines, leading to increased intestinal motility and diarrhea, thereby worsening gastric discomfort and hindering recovery. Therefore, individuals with poor stomach health should generally avoid spicy foods.

After experiencing symptoms of poor stomach health, patients are advised to undergo relevant examinations, such as gastroscopy, under a doctor's guidance to determine the underlying cause and severity of the condition, and to select appropriate treatments to promote recovery.