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Can I eat mint candies for a stomach ache?

Jun 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Whether you can eat mint candies when experiencing stomach pain depends on the severity of the pain. For mild stomach pain, such as occasional dull aches, the menthol in mint candies can aid digestion, soothe smooth muscles, and alleviate discomfort. However, for severe stomach pain, such as persistent cramping accompanied by nausea and vomiting, mint candies may stimulate gastric acid secretion, irritating damaged mucous membranes and worsening symptoms like acid reflux. During episodes of stomach pain, it is advisable to avoid irritating foods and choose bland, easily digestible options.

Whether or not mint candy can be consumed during stomach pain depends on the severity of symptoms. When symptoms are mild, moderate consumption may help relieve discomfort; however, if symptoms are severe and accompanied by intense pain, eating mint candy is not recommended. The analysis is as follows:

　　

When stomach pain symptoms are mild, such as occasional dull pain and bloating, eating mint candy may provide some benefits. Mint candy contains menthol, which can stimulate the dilation of blood vessels in the gastric mucosa, accelerate gastric blood circulation, aid digestion, and thereby reduce the feeling of fullness in the stomach. At the same time, the cool sensation of mint can soothe the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, relieve mild spasms and associated pain, and make the person feel more comfortable in the stomach area.

If the stomach pain is severe, with persistent cramping, burning sensations, or even accompanied by nausea and vomiting, eating mint candy is not suitable. Although mint has soothing properties, it also stimulates gastric acid secretion. When stomach pain is severe, the gastric mucosa is already in a fragile and sensitive state; excessive gastric acid can further irritate the damaged mucosa, worsening pain and burning sensations. Moreover, mint can cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing gastric acid to more easily reflux into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as acid regurgitation and heartburn, thereby exacerbating gastric discomfort.

During episodes of stomach pain, dietary choices must be cautious. In addition to paying attention to whether or not mint candy is consumed, it is also important to avoid spicy, greasy, and other irritating foods, and to choose bland, easily digestible foods to aid in gastric recovery.

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