If only that ice cream came with a cherry on top.
And could it be a sign of a larger issue?
We spoke with brain experts to find out.
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What Is Brain Freeze, and Why Does It Happen?
We do know, however, that there are a couple of different categories of brain freeze.
Only one is of the typical “ice cream” variety.
Mays says that theInternational Headache Societyhas a classification system for different “flavors” of headaches.
Brain-freeze headaches are brought on by a cold stimulus applied externally to the head or ingested or inhaled.
It is thought that the vasoconstriction that occurs triggers painful stimulus causing the headache," Krel says.
Most cases of brain freeze subside within two minutes.
Theoretically speaking, everyone can potentially get a brain-freeze headache.
“It is thought that those people have a more sensitive trigeminal nerve.”
Should You Be Worried About Brain Freeze?
Can You Prevent Brain Freeze?
No need to avoid chilly things altogether.
