What Are the Health Risks of Eating Spicy Hot Pot? What Happens with Frequent Consumption?
Disease description:
I heard from a friend that eating spicy hotpot frequently is unhealthy. What are the health risks associated with consuming spicy hotpot, and what happens if you eat it regularly?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shengqiang
Consuming spicy hotpot may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or “internal heat” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept referring to symptoms such as sore throat, acne, or constipation). This is because spicy hotpot contains numerous pungent and irritating ingredients—such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns—which may trigger endocrine imbalances or “internal heat.” Frequent consumption may also irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, potentially leading to superficial gastritis or gastrointestinal functional disorders.
