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Had chips ad salsa and my tongue feels burnt...i had them about 4 hours ago...is this normal?
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Yes: Salsa has very spicy ingredients that would cause the reaction you are having. Nothing to worry about. Be well.
Answered 12/10/2015
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Could be: Salt, jalapeno peppers, acid in the tomatoes... Recipe for tender oral mucosa. Should pass, drink lots of water.
Answered 6/13/2020
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Spicy: Spicy foods will irritate your tongue and cause pain.
Answered 5/20/2013
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