What is the medical name for brain freeze head ache cuased when you eat ice cream ?
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Most Neurologists actually just call this "Ice cream Headache" or cold stimulus headache!\n\nIt is debated as to why this actually happens, but the two commonest explanations are firstly that it is "referred pain" where the cold stimulation to the palate and back of the mouth are "mis-interpreted" by the brain as coming from the head. The other theory is that the cold stimulus causes constriction of blood vessels supplying the brain in a simelar way that occurs in migraine.
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do not eat ice cream.have pudina extract.Do never eat food directly from refrigirator.
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You should see a doctor first, if you get headaches from sweets you may have a problem metabolizing it, you know diabetic, hyperglacimia, I am not a doctor so I am not sure but you should have your sugar checked. You should also buy sugar free sweets. Sometimes craving sugar means you are not getting enough protein, try protein first, then see from there.
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a localized headache.\n\nyou might have a tumor, but i doubt it.  don't let that bother you though.
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It may not be hyperglycemia but rather an acute sensitivity to blood sugar levels.  If you are not eating at all during that three hour period and then the headache comes on, this is a good indication.  You are probably eating to get rid of the headache after those three hours which spikes up your blood sugar level and then it steadily declines as the hours go by.  Try beginning your day with a breakfast of whole grain carbs and protein.  Then make sure that you have a small snack before lunch.  (A few crackers, a slice of cheese) just make sure that the snack is not simple sugars like candy or juice which will only spike your sugars.  Continue to have these small snacks in between meals and just cut a little out of your main meals to compensate for the calories that you ate in the snack.  Then your blood sugar levels will be more steady rather than doing a "roller-coaster" all day long.
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A chemical reaction in your brain.
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No, but IF I eat Ice Cream/other cold foods too fast or too much of them, I have very PAINFUL HEADACHES -- so much so that I have to lie down for a bit.  They just blast through my head andit is crippling pain -- and I'll suffer for sometimes hours.
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The second condition you mentioned is actually called Arnold Chiari Syndrome. This is where part of the brain at the back called the Cerebellar Tonsils decend lower than they should and sometimes poke out of the bottom of the skull (where the spinal cord usually comes out). This can cause headaches but could also squeeze that part of the brain causing unsteadiness or weakness. Sometimes surgery is necessary to fix this. \n\nHere's a reliable website about it: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari\n\nSheehan's syndrome is damage to the Pituitary gland, usually during childbirth.If a woman's pituitary gland is starved of blood because she bled severely during childbirth, the gland may lose its ability to function properly. The pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain, is responsible for producing a variety of hormones that help regulate growth, reproduction, and metabolism. Tissue death in her pituitary gland and leads to "hypopituitarism" ie loss of function of these hormones.
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I can't give you a homeopathic cure but I would advise you to cut out all dairy foods and all types of sugar from your diet.\n\nI had this problem some years ago, and after visiting a specialist in complementary medicines and being tested for food sensitivities, I was found to be super sensitive to all dairy foods and especially sugar....even sweetners,....since cutting them from my diet I rarely have problems with my sinus or mucus or severe headaches.\n\nThe doctor said that the majority of people who suffer from chronic sinus conditions probably have a problem with those food groups.\n\nI wish you well as I know how debilitating it can be.
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Sounds like pica - eating non-nutritive substances.  Some people eat bizarre things, like clay, hair or raw potatoes, so ice is pretty benign.\n\nCauses include nutritional disorders, stress, pregnancy, epilepsy, and developmental disorders.  We know you're not pregnant or mentally retarded, and you'd probably know if you had epilepsy, so I'd guess that it's a nutritional deficiency or stress.\n\nYou should see a doctor and have a complete physical and blood work done.    If you don't want to do that (or while you are waiting for an appointment) I'd suggest starting a multi-vitamin with iron, and perhaps some additional iron supplementation as well.\n\nIt's very easy for women to become anemic (iron-deficiency leading to low red blood cell count), so you may need to be on iron supplements long term.\n\nHope that helps!
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The reaction is triggered by the cold substance consumed coming into contact with the roof of the mouth. It irritates nerves in the region (sphenopalatine ganglia), causing them to spasm. These nerves cause the blood vessels in the brain to dilate. When vessels in the brain dilate, a common effect is an acute headache (a similar effect occurs when one takes a prescription vasodilator, such as Nitroglycerin or Viagra).\n\nIt has been reported that the pain can be relieved by moving the tongue to the roof of the mouth, which will cause greater warmth in the region; it is also believed that the pain can be relieved by slowly sipping room temperature water. Laying the head to the side may also provide relief. The pain may be avoided in the first place simply by eating ice cream (or other cold foods or beverages) more slowly.\n\nA report was submitted to the British Medical Journal on brain freeze; it focused on the effect of speed of consumption of ice cream on causing brain freeze. It was co-written by a Canadian grade 8 student (about 13 years old).\n\nIt has been estimated that 30% of the population experiences brain freeze.[1]
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Hi Niftynan\n\nHere are some answers and ideas on how to heal your condition.\n\nCause \nThis is often the result of a disturbance in some other part of the body, such as digestive disorders in the stomach, liver or bowel; problems in the abdominal area; menstrual irregularities, impingements in the cervical; concussion, eye strain, nervous excitement, fatigue, etc. The headache is a mechanism which signals some serious problem elsewhere. The common headache is due to faulty elimination, and the waste matter causes problems until the toxic wastes reach the stomach nerves and affects them (colon cleanse is needed). Sometimes headaches are caused from panic, fear, or worrying about the unknown. Headaches of this type are the hardest to relieve, generally requiring something strong like a heavy nervine tea with lobelia in it to diminish the nervous excitement. A nerve tea such as valerian or skullcap with a few drops of tincture of lobelia to a cup will give relief. \n\nFood allergies are another very common cause of headache. The worst culprit is sugar; I have experienced sugar headaches, which are sort of a withdrawal; you eat the sugar, and then as the body is trying to eliminate the toxic substance, your head pounds. Cheese commonly causes headaches, probably the worst of the dairy products for this, although allergies to any of them may cause the pain. Meats and eggs are also common allergens. \n\nHerbal Aids \n1.General Instructions: Improve elimination with the Lower Bowel Formula #1 (use the cathartics and enemas only in case of emergency). If the problem is in the stomach area, use any of the following stomach herbs: angelica, balmony, black alder, elecampane, gentian root, raspberry leaves, rhubarb, strawberry leaves, wild cherry, wormwood. Use ginger for a menstrual problem. To relieve the local headache pain, two or three drops of tincture of lobelia in a little water three times a day or up to every hour if required will often give temporary relief. If the contents of the stomach causes the problem, empty that area with an emetic. Where the nerves are raw, the following herbs are excellent: catnip, peppermint (hot), rosemary herb, skullcap, spearmint, wood betony, and since plenty of rest is needed, any of the foregoing herbs along with hops tea is very soothing and will produce sleep. \n\n2.Migraine Headache: See formula using wormwood, Culver's root and cayenne. \n\n3.Relaxing Nervine (headache, neck, shoulder and muscular tension, irritability, nervousness or raw nerves, sleeplessness, female organs) \n\n4.Nervous Headache: Chew 1-2 freshly-picked leaves of rue. \n\n5.Headache: Apply the freshly-bruised leaves of rue to the temples. \n\n6.Nervous Headache: See formula using lady's slipper, catnip and scullcap. \n\n7.Nervous Headache: See formula using wood betony, rosemary and peppermint. \n\n8.Insomnia, Headache, Indigestion, Bronchitis, etc. Give black cohosh infusion in small doses. \n\n9.Peppermint Tea: Drink a cupful of hot peppermint tea; then lie down and relax. \n\nOil of Peppermint: Apply externally on the affected area for rheumatism, neuralgia, and headache. \n\n10.Stress Headache: My favorite headache/stress remedy is blending a banana into a cup of pineapple juice, adding a bit of nutmilk, and mixing in one to two tablespoons of brewer's yeast, blending briefly. In fifteen minutes I am calm and ready to deal with the problems that cause the stress. \n\n11.Constipation Headache: Headaches can stem from several sources. Very common is the constipation headache, where compressed fecal matter presses on the nerves that affect the head. We have seen severe migraine headaches cured by taking a catnip enema. For longer-term relief, the lower bowel formula can heal the bowel so that there is no constipation. \n\n12.Severe Migraine: For a really severe migraine headache, apply cold packs to the neck and head while the patient soaks in a very hot tub or whirlpool. Be sure to drink lots of feverfew t
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Frozen Shoulder or Diabetic Capsulitus\n\nArticle below:
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Hi, for me is dairy, and citrics.  Also, too much exposure to the sun.  I try to avoid any of these in excess, and if I still get a migrane, I drift to my room, cool it a little, close the drapes and take a "Maxalt".  I get better about 4 or 5 hours later, if I get some sleep.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream
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Excedrin migraine.  But if you're pregnant, put ice on the back of your neck and drink a soda with caffeine in it.
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Never ice cream. I learned a while ago from my mom that sugar can actually aggravate a sore throat/growing cold. Sugar's the worst thing you can ingest when you're getting sick.\n\nI just had the beginnings of a sore throat several days ago. I took two pills which are a mixture of herbs called Echinacea and golden-seal root. It worked PERFECTLY. It's the best thing you can take to knock out that blooming cold. It will be gone the next day. Just head over to your local health-food store and pick up a bottle and it will work wonders.\n\nAlso, hot chicken soup (Jewish pennicilin) is excellent for a sore throat.