Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Brain Freeze


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Cause of Brain Freeze
Question: I have a bet with my sister what causes a brain freeze when eating something cold. What is going on?

Answer: Recent "research" has shown that the nerves in the back of the pharynx and nose are affected by the cold and produce a migraine like headache.

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