Key point: It is not recommended to take ibuprofen on your own if eating very spicy food causes stomach pain. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can relieve pain and reduce inflammation, but it may irritate the gastric mucosa; for people already experiencing stomach pain, using ibuprofen may worsen gastric discomfort.

If eating too spicy food causes stomach pain, it is not recommended to take ibuprofen on your own. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can relieve pain and reduce inflammation, but it may irritate the gastric mucosa. For people already experiencing stomach pain, using ibuprofen may worsen gastric discomfort.

Ibuprofen belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Its main mechanism is to inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX), reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins, thereby producing anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Prostaglandins play a protective role in the gastric mucosa: they promote blood circulation in the gastric lining and increase mucus secretion, protecting the mucosa from gastric acid. Use of ibuprofen may weaken these protective mechanisms of the gastric mucosa; for those already having stomach pain, ibuprofen could cause further damage to the gastric mucosa and thereby worsen gastric discomfort.

When dealing with stomach pain caused by eating overly spicy food, you should first avoid continuing to eat spicy foods. You can try drinking some warm water or sipping warm rice soup to relieve stomach discomfort. If the pain persists, you should seek medical attention promptly so a doctor can prescribe an appropriate treatment based on your specific condition. Although ibuprofen can relieve pain and reduce inflammation, using it for stomach pain may carry additional risks, so it is not recommended to use it on your own.

[Management Tips:]

1. Avoid eating overly spicy foods to reduce irritation of the gastric mucosa.

2. If gastric pain occurs, first try drinking warm boiled water or warm rice water to relieve it.

3. If the pain persists, seek medical attention promptly so a doctor can prescribe an appropriate medication plan.