A member asked:

Had chips ad salsa and my tongue feels burnt...i had them about 4 hours ago...is this normal?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

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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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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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