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Why Should Spicy Food Be Avoided During Pregnancy?
Question: why am i not supose to eat spicy food while pregnant
Brief Answer:
it can cause further gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for contacting HCM,
There are actually no such restrictions in pregnancy to not to eat spicy food , but its just that it increases gastritis further which is a common manifestation during pregnancy, hence in order to avoid the same , it is advised to keep a check on intake of spicy foods.
regards
it can cause further gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for contacting HCM,
There are actually no such restrictions in pregnancy to not to eat spicy food , but its just that it increases gastritis further which is a common manifestation during pregnancy, hence in order to avoid the same , it is advised to keep a check on intake of spicy foods.
regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
can it hurt my baby
Brief Answer:
No it wouldn't harm the foetus..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No it cannot hurt your baby , but it can cause severe gastritis and even sometimes increased caused and vomiting which can then cause dehydration if excessive.So its suggested that you may take it but in a small quantity and less often.
regards
No it wouldn't harm the foetus..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No it cannot hurt your baby , but it can cause severe gastritis and even sometimes increased caused and vomiting which can then cause dehydration if excessive.So its suggested that you may take it but in a small quantity and less often.
regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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