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A member asked:

Hi whenever i eat anything hot or bitter i have burning sensation in my mouth mostly on tongue.it happens even when i eat not so spicy food too.

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

This can be: a sign of vitamin deficiency.

Answered 8/20/2015

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