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A member asked:

At the end of my showers, i make the water quite cold. i noticed this causes a sensation similar to a brain freeze. could this have harmful effects?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: however, depends on how cold the change in temprature is. Obviously, you dont want to go from very hot to extremely ice cold.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2018

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No,: it is only a temporary sensation

Answered 11/5/2018

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