A 27-year-old female asked:
why does my temple hurt when i drink cold water?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Andrew Lipton answered
Holistic Medicine 30 years experience
Brain freeze: Also known as sphenopalintine ganglion neuritis. The cold affects a nerve in the palate that give the head or temple pain associated with consumption of cold beverage or food.
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Last updated Aug 29, 2013
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