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A member asked:

Lately when my boyfriend eats spicy food, the tip of his tongue starts burning. never happened before. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Irritation: The spicy food is irritating the tip of the tongue.

Answered 10/5/2015

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