why does the burning sensation increases when you drink hot water or eat anything hot when your mouth is on fire after eating something chilly/spicy?
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Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, directly stimulates the nerves cells that detect heat. Hot foods and liquids are working on the same receptors, so they stack their effects.
The oil, Capsaicin, is not soluble in water, so it just gets mixed around in your mouth instead of getting fully washed out.
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