I've been struggling with eating spicy food for the past two years because it burns even with just a little spice. What could be causing this, and which type of doctor should I see to help find a solution?

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Dietary Management for Dengue and Typhoid

General guidelines:

1. Fluid management: Focus on electrolyte-rich fluids to replace lost salts and minerals.
2. Bland diet: Offer a bland, easily digestible diet to minimize stomach upset.
3. Small, frequent meals: Divide meals into smaller, more frequent portions to ease digestion.

Recommended foods:

1. Electrolyte-rich beverages:
   • Coconut water
   • Oral rehydration solution (ORS)
   • Electrolyte-rich drinks like sports drinks
2. Clear soups:
   • Chicken or vegetable broth
   • Clear soups like consomm
3. Plain rice:
   • Cooked white rice
   • Plain rice porridge
4. Bananas:
   • Ripe bananas
   • Banana porridge
5. Yogurt:
   • Plain, unflavored yogurt
   • Yogurt with probiotics

Foods to avoid:

1. Spicy or fatty foods
2. High-fiber foods
3. Dairy products (except plain yogurt)
4. Caffeine and carbonated drinks

Specific tips for your mom's situation:

1. Start with small amounts: Offer tiny amounts (1-2 teaspoons) of fluid or food to begin with.
2. Monitor digestion: Observe how your mom's body reacts to the food or fluid.
3. Adjust as needed: Gradually increase the amount or switch to a different foodfluid if needed.

Answered 04/07/2025