Spicy Food and Your Stomach: Separating Fact from Fiction
No, spicy food does not burn a hole in your stomach.
It is a common myth that spicy foods can damage the lining of the stomach and cause ulcers. Spicy foods can irritate the stomach, causing a burning sensation or heartburn. However, they do not cause long-term damage or holes in the stomach.
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