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Could you explain why do i have such intense 'brain freeze'?
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Brain freeze: Consuming ice cold drinks or ice cream causes stimulation of roof of mouth (Palate) which causes rapid changes in small vessels in the sinuses which sends signals to the brain thru the Trigeminal nerve, causing referred pain (headache).
Answered 4/4/2015
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