Diarrhea after eating spicy food

Human taste buds are a very magical existence, because they can sense all kinds of tastes from the outside world, such as sour, sweet, bitter, spicy and salty. Among them, spicy is a particularly stimulating taste, so only people in a few areas are accustomed to eating spicy food. The reason why people feel spicy is that chili peppers contain a large amount of capsaicin which stimulates the taste buds. But why do some people have diarrhea after eating chili peppers?

Why do you get diarrhea easily after eating spicy food?

The answer is capsaicin.

Many people like the "fiery" taste of chili peppers. In fact, the reason why chili peppers are "spicy" is because they contain capsaicinoids, and the proportion of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin is actually relatively high. Capsaicin has two other characteristics:

1. Strong "aggressiveness"

Capsaicin is somewhat irritating, so it will stimulate our gastrointestinal tract. In addition, capsaicin can make people feel a burning sensation. In addition, it will also cause the brain to release endorphins, so people will want to eat more the spicier the food is.

2. Out of control

Since capsaicin cannot be broken down or metabolized by our digestive tract, it can only “go in and go out the same way.” Because of this, our intestines and stomach will speed up intestinal peristalsis in order to expel capsaicin from our body, but because we are too "impatient", it may become irregular, resulting in the inability to form stool and diarrhea.

Of course, for ordinary people, it is okay to eat chili in moderation, just don't eat too much.

What is the right thing to do if you have diarrhea?

I believe many people also know that if diarrhea occurs, you should pay more attention in your life. Generally speaking, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points.

1. Eat a healthy diet

As the saying goes, "food is the first necessity of the people". Diet is very important in life. If you have diarrhea, you should pay more attention to your diet. The first point is, don’t eat spicy food, and also avoid some irritating foods, such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc. Secondly, avoid greasy food. If the diet is too greasy, it will easily affect the condition, so it is recommended to eat lighter food.

2. Reasonable "hydration"

Diarrhea is a very painful thing, and some friends may even end up with water in their stool, which causes a great loss of body water, so they should pay more attention to "hydration". Rehydration is not just about drinking plain water. After all, when you have diarrhea, the body loses a lot of electrolytes. If you just drink water, it may aggravate the electrolyte disorder. It is generally recommended to use oral rehydration salts, including oral rehydration salts III, secondary oral rehydration salts (I, II), etc. If you want to prepare the sugar and salt water solution yourself, it is best to consult a doctor.

3. Seek medical attention promptly

Although diarrhea is very common and many people think it is a normal thing, severe diarrhea can cause severe dehydration and endanger life. Therefore, if the diarrhea is severe, or the dehydration is severe, or the diarrhea does not heal for a long time, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.