Why do I feel hot all over after eating spicy crayfish, and what should I do?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Feeling hot all over after eating crayfish may be caused by physiological reasons, or pathological factors such as allergies or bacterial infections, and treatment should be based on specific circumstances. If the crayfish consumed is spicy in flavor, ingredients such as chili peppers and ginger added during cooking may lead to a sensation of body heat after consumption, which can be relieved by drinking more water.
Feeling hot all over after eating crayfish may be caused by physiological reasons, or it could result from pathological causes such as allergies or bacterial infections. Treatment should be based on the specific situation. Details are as follows:
I. Physiological Causes
If the crayfish consumed is spicy and numbing in flavor, ingredients such as chili peppers and ginger added during cooking may cause the body to feel overheated after consumption. This can be relieved by drinking more water.
II. Pathological Causes
1. Allergy
For individuals with allergic constitutions, eating crayfish may trigger an allergic reaction, leading to a sensation of body heat accompanied by rashes. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as promethazine hydrochloride tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, or loratadine tablets for treatment.
2. Bacterial Infection
If the hygiene standards of the crayfish are inadequate, gastrointestinal bacterial infection may occur, causing the patient to feel hot along with symptoms such as bloating and vomiting. Under medical supervision, patients may take antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules, norfloxacin capsules, or levofloxacin tablets for treatment.
In addition, conditions such as acute gastroenteritis, chronic enteritis, or peritonitis could also be responsible. It is recommended that patients visit a hospital for examination and receive appropriate treatment based on the diagnosis.
