Why does eating spicy foods hurt so much AFTER you eat them?!

Question: Why does eating spicy foods hurt so much AFTER you eat them?

I had XXTRA hot Cheetos last night, and when I was eating them, they weren't any hotter than regular hot Cheetos. But about ten minutes after I finished eating them, my mouth was on FIRE, my eyes were watering, my nose was running, and my face was hot. Why does the pain come AFTER eating the spicy food? D:

Answers:

The substances that gives chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) and several related chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the primary ingredient in pepper spray.

When consumed, capsaicinoids bind with pain receptors in the mouth and throat that are normally responsible for sensing heat. Once activated by the capsaicinoids, these receptors send a message to the brain that the person has consumed something hot. The brain responds to the burning sensation by raising the heart rate, increasing perspiration and release of endorphins.

Well, it's acidic. It can mean you ate too much of it. It might be an acid reflux.

so that will have been your last packet

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