What exactly causes the reduction of pain when ice/cold water is used on burn wounds?

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Why does pain disappear immediately when you dip your burnt finger into cold water? Also, cold water helps when you eat spicy things, why?? Why does it make burning sensations disappear immediately?

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When you put ice or cold water on a burn, it causes the blood vessels to narrow. This reduces the blood flow to the area and helps to reduce swelling and pain.

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