Why do we get brain freeze when eating something cold too quickly?

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Asking because I was eating ice cream 13 minutes ago and this happened.

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When your body experiences sudden extreme cold, your brain reacts by opening blood vessels to let extra blood into the area for warmth. The quick change in your blood vessels’ size is the pain/discomfort you’re feeling.

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