Why does eating spicy food cause excessive sweating?
Disease description:
I tend to sweat profusely whenever I eat hot or spicy foods—even during winter. Why does eating spicy food cause excessive sweating?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Nan
Sweating after consuming chili peppers is a normal physiological response. Spicy foods generally exert a certain degree of stimulation on the body; this stimulation affects the central nervous system, leading to accelerated blood circulation and increased metabolic rate, thereby causing sweating. If you experience gastrointestinal discomfort, it is best to avoid spicy and irritating foods and instead follow a light, bland diet.
