How long can a brain freeze last?

Okay, let's clear something up. There is no such thing as a “brain freeze”. That is merely a colloquial definition to a triggered response from a false false. Let me explain. The mouth is jam packed with all sorts of sensors that are there to resp... read more

”. They are usually brief, on the order of 5–10 seconds. read more

Brain-freeze pain may last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Research suggests that the same vascular mechanism and nerve implicated in"brain freeze" cause the aura (sensory disturbance) and pulsatile (throbbing pain) phases of migraines. read more

Brain freeze will subside on its own within a few minutes. The mechanism that causes brain freeze has also been linked to migraines. If your headache doesn’t go away after 5-10 minutes, or if you get brain-freeze-type pains without consuming cold things, consider seeking medical treatment. read more