Why does warming your hands hurt after they’ve been cold for awhile?

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Why does warming your hands hurt after they’ve been cold for awhile?

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Nerves send a painful signal when they get damaged or receive a strong stimulation.

When your hand gets hot enough, nerves will send a signal to warn you. But just as “too hot” is dangerous, “heating too fast” is also dangerous. Nerves then send a signal to warn you as well.

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