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Sudden intolerance to spicy food
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My father, who is a COPD patient has developed sudden intolerance to chillies, onion and any citric or acidic substance since 1 year.
He can't eat food with even a particle of chilly powder.
He is a smoker since 45 yrs and is trying hard to quit it.
He describe it as a cut in the tongue which is not healing.
He suddenly became weak around 10 years ago probably due to COPD. He has also developed pain in his right arm for some days.
Please suggest if it is a concern.
Thank you
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Sir as u mentioned he has copd has he been taking any meds for that ? .. also does his tongue has reddish patches ? ... Plz attach a pic and consult an ent specialist for proper medication as this could well be due to candidiasis or glossitis
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Dr. Madhavi Yadav
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
28 yrs exp
Chennai
The nicotine after smoking can cause severe irritation in a few people.
It is advisable to stop smoking soon.
Avoid spicy food completely for few months.
Take an antacid as and when necessary.
Consult online.
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