NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Spicy food, coupled with anxiety, may lead to ____ Indigestion
A
Indigestion
B
Hypotension
C
Seizures
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Indigestion is a disorder of the small intestine and is characterized by improper digestion of food. It may be due to decreased secretion of digestive enzymes or food poisoning or overeating or anxiety or intake of spicy food. Diarrhoea is a disorder of the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -What’s up with that? Although spicy foods don’t cause ulcers, they can trigger abdominal pain in some people. One study specifically highlighted that frequent consumption of spicy foods can trigger upper gastrointestinal symptoms in some people with dyspepsia (or, indigestion).

Detailed explanation-3: -Chillies boast high levels of vitamins and minerals, including niacin and vitamin B, which are known to help reduce stress. Chillies can also help boost the body’s production of feel-good hormones, such as serotonin, which can help reduce anxiety, calm nerves, and give your mood a boost.

Detailed explanation-4: -Capsaicin in spicy food irritates pain receptors in the digestive tract. To protect itself, the gut speeds up to get rid of the capsaicin quickly. This leads to diarrhea.

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