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Spicy foods are difficult to digest. Moreover, they heat up the digestive system and that is why they are difficult to break down. This is why some people suffer from stomach pain after eating spicy food.
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Chest pain can occur as a result of heartburn or acidity. Often, excessive spicy foods are difficult to digest especially because it irritates the digestive system. This could cause chest pain.
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It could give you a headache. This pain might not last for a very long time but it may feel uncomfortable. This type of headache is called thunderclap headache.
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Spicy foods contain some elements which can irritate the digestive system. Capsaicin in one compound which stimulates the receptors in your mouth and in turn can heat up the digestive system. This can trigger vomiting in people who are not used to it.
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When your food does not digest properly, it can trigger diarrhea or loosies.
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These side effects of spicy foods exist but only if you eat a lot of it and if the spice level is too high. However, you only eat moderate spicy foods, they are known for many health benefits like boosting heart health, managing weight and it might also reduce risk of cancer.