2007-05-28 16:10:43 · 5 answers · asked by dave23 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
here is the answer in layman terms
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/ice_cream_headache.html
2007-05-28 16:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One theory is that it is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain.
The esophagus usually lies next to the carotid arteries (main blood carriers to the brain). Very cold food in the esophagus causes constriction of these arteries and pain in the temples.
2007-05-29 12:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Juddles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The explanation I was given years ago was that the cold makes your veins shrink, therefore causing the headache.
2007-05-29 00:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from my experiences it freezes my sinus cavity.
2007-05-28 23:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kelley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say it is throat freeze..put tongue on roof of mouth to stop it**
2007-05-28 23:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋