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What makes spicy foods sore on tongue and sore throat?
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Irritation and Infla: Irritation of the soft tissues and glands followed by inflammation would be the most common cause.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Nerve endings: The taste bids on the tongue have receptors and nerve endings. The spicy foods contain a chemical called capsaicin and this will stimulate the nerve endings and sends a pain signal to the brain. These sensory nerve endings are located all over your mouth and body. Hope this answers your question.
Answered 9/3/2013
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