Some peppers are spicy the moment you bite them, some only after you swallow, some leave your mouth burning, some burn the tip of your tongue, some burn your throat, some smell spicy and taste even spicier, and some are so potent their stench is irritating from several meters away. But can people with stomach ulcers eat spicy food?
Stomach ulcers are a common ailment. Some doctors advise patients to avoid spicy food, but this is actually a misconception.
Chili peppers can increase blood flow to the gastric mucosa and stimulate it to synthesize and release prostaglandins, which can effectively prevent harmful substances from damaging the gastric mucosa and have a protective effect on the stomach; as for garlic, it can kill *Helicobacter pylori* in the stomach, which is the leading cause of peptic ulcers. Therefore, patients with stomach ulcers can consume spicy foods like chili peppers and garlic in moderation according to their own preferences, as long as they do not overdo it.