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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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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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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