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Why does my temple hurt when i drink cold water?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

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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Answered 8/29/2013

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