"It burns when it goes down, it burns when it comes out," Dr. Rivera told KABC-TV. The War on Flamin' Hot Cheetos drags us far down that industrial slope: Pediatricians claim that this Red Menace is literally burning your children alive from within. Many kids want something exciting when they go and buy a snack from the vending machine, but when the pain is too much they never notify someone that something may be wrong.
Gastritis
Gastritis is described as an inflammation, erosion or irritation of the lining of the stomach. It can come on suddenly or very gradually. In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer.
Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Rarely, some forms of chronic gastritis may increase your risk of stomach cancer, especially if you have extensive thinning of the stomach lining and changes in the lining's cells.
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From White Memorial Medical Center Dr. Martha Rivera has quoted on any given day, she sees five or more cases of kids with gastritis, due to eating spicy chips and candies. “We have a population who loves to eat the hot spicy, not real foods, and they come in with these real complaints,” she said.
After weeks of experiencing on-and-off stomach pain, 12-year-old Andrew Medina told his mom he needed to see a doctor. Medina eats bags of spicy chips and snacks on a regular basis. He estimated that he eats about 20-30 bags per month.
Gastritis Caused By Spicy Cheetos
Symptoms include:
• Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen
• A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bloating
• Hiccups
Doctors and pediatricians worldwide are claiming that hot Cheetos and other spicy snacks are causing preventable emergency room visits. Dr. Rivera explained that the artificially flavored spicy chips can increase acidity in the delicate lining of the stomach.
Flamin’ Hot Crunchy Cheetos are spicy enough to change the pH balance of a child’s stomach, which leads to developing gastritis.
Dr. Robert Glatter is an emergency room physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He said he believed that the flavoring coating the chips and snacks could be what’s causing the stomach pH to change.
Glatter explained, “It’s almost like a food addiction. They seek out the burn…It’s like ‘how much can I tolerate?’ and I’ve seen a number of children who eat four or five bags and come in screaming in pain.
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So What Causes Your Reaction to Spicy Food?
We all react differently to spicy food. While some people relish the challenge of a tongue-meltingly hot curry, others will break into a hot flush at even a hint of chili in their meal.
This raises a lot of questions. What happens to your body to cause these reactions? Why does a spicy dish make you sweat, or have a bad stomach? Is spicy food good for you, or should you be wary of how much you include in your diet?
Many of the reactions we associate with spicy food can be traced back to chilli. Specifically, chilli peppers contain a compound called capsaicin, which causes burning or irritation when it touches any surface containing nerve endings, such as the tongue.
A 2001 study by natural history professor Joshua Tewksbury revealed that capsaicin actually evolved as a way for chili peppers to keep mammals from eating them, instead encouraging birds to tuck in.
The reason for this is that birds tend to eat in such a way that the plant’s seeds will be dispersed over a wide area, whereas mammals tend to grind all the seeds in their molars, ruining any chance of them germinating.
The mammals’ taste buds couldn’t handle the capsaicin, whereas the taste buds of birds are not as sensitive to spice, allowing them to gorge away freely.
Of course, not all chilies are the same. There are many different varieties and some are naturally hotter than others. According to Guinness World Records, the hottest pepper in the world is the ominously named Carolina Reaper, which is around 3,200 times hotter than your average jalapeno!
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Digestion issues
Spicy food is often judged by the effect it has on the digestive system. Indeed, the perceived response a hot curry can provoke has given rise to phrases such as ‘Delhi belly’. But is spice really to blame for what’s brewing in your bowels?
A 2008 study in the British Medical Journal found that people with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn’s disease were more likely to be sensitive to spices. However, it’s important to note that many spicy dishes contain lots of ingredients, often including known triggers for digestion issues.
For example, red meat, dairy and other fatty foods could all be the cause of any bathroom-related consequences you experience as a result of eating spicy food.
You set up for ulcerations, erosions and so you can set up to get peptic ulcer disease in these children," Rivera warned.
Pediatricians nationwide claim the hot Cheetos and other spicy snacks are leading to unnecessary emergency room visits. Several school districts, including ones in Southern California have banned the snacks because they lack nutritional value.
But Rivera's main concern is how the artificially flavored spicy chips can easily increase acidity in the delicate lining of the stomach.
Rivera is not alone in her concern. One emergency room doctor says she's seen kids literally doubled over in pain, coming into the ER after downing several bags of spicy chips.
That's why in Rivera advises parents to sub out snacks like chips for string cheese. She also discourages giving kids money for after school snacks. Instead, save the money for something else. Several school districts have banned the snacks due to their poor nutritional content.
While Frito Lay has not responded to this recent issue, they did release a statement about the school bans. They said the company is “committed to responsible and ethical marketing practices, which includes not marketing our products to children ages 12 and under.”
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Conclusion
In response to similar concerns targeted at the Lay company, they have responded that it is "committed to responsible and ethical marketing practices, which includes not marketing our products for children ages 12 and under."
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