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Spice intolerance post surgery
I had an accident wherein my humorous bone was fractured and had to get a metal implant to fix it.
Post surgery, I have been zero intolerance to spices whereas I had been a spicy food lover all my life. Is it normal?
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It can be due to medications you are on after surgery.It will go away with time.Till then you can try PPI drugs to control acidity and try avoiding spicy food for a while
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Common after surgery. U will regain the taste after some time
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It has nothing to do with your bone injury or the treatment thereof.
I suppose you may regain your affiliation for spicy food as it happened during Corona time when many people lost their sense of smell or taste.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Must be gut dysfunctioning notably inflammation post antibiotics use in surgical treatment.
On surface these may seem trivial issues but practically they point towards deeper health issues
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Post surgery ,most likely medicines may have altered the taste and caused gastritis which may require a few weeks with PPI to get healed.
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Details about your medical history related to your surgery will be needed. Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Not normal
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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After surgery, some people may experience spice intolerance due to gastrointestinal sensitivity, medications, dietary changes, stress, and inflammation, and can manage it by avoiding or reducing spicy foods, choosing mild options, and gradually reintroducing spices.
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Just after surgery the body's stress response increases and increased sympathetic outflow can cause intolerance to spicy food
Try increasing roughage in diet
Plus post surgery medication side effects might cause these problems
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Take proper video/ physical consultation
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician in your vicinity for proper physical examination, evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Might be due to post surgery medications
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Take syrup mucaine gel for few days10 ml morning and evening twice daily
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
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Hingoli
It is because of antibiotics use
Take antacid
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
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Bhubaneswar
Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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Jaipur
Not related
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Dr. Amit Kumar Patel
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Rewa
Yes, it can happen due to post-surgery medications, stress, or changes in the digestive system, but it's not very common.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
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Mumbai
It's not uncommon to develop food intolerances or changes in taste perception after surgery, especially due to certain medications. Post-surgical antibiotics, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory medications can disrupt the gut microbiome or irritate the stomach lining, leading to gastritis or altered digestion. This could explain your newfound intolerance to spicy foods. Medications like antibiotics also influence the balance of gut flora, which might temporarily affect your ability to handle spices. In some cases, it could be related to postoperative stress or hormonal changes as well.
It would be beneficial to try avoiding spicy food for a few weeks, focus on a bland diet to allow your gastrointestinal system to recover, and consider using a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) if symptoms like acidity persist. If the issue continues, a consultation with a gastroenterologist might be helpful to assess for any underlying conditions like gastritis or dysbiosis that may need further management.
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Dr. Sohini Dhar
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2 yrs exp
Cooch Behar
I think,it's because of antibiotics and pain medications u had during that operation, it's had caused gastritis, kindly give details about ur medication and do tell if u had symptoms of gas, acidity,nausea
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
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Because of Medication
You will be ok later
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Due to gastritis
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Take an antacid. Before meal
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Take antacids.
It would be because of pain killer use.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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