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I heard that when organs lose water they shrink and your spinal cord pulls on your brain. However, then I'd think the back of your head would hurt more than the
by dplgk 8y ago
I heard that when organs lose water they shrink and your spinal cord pulls on your brain. However, then I'd think the back of your head would hurt more than the front.
- vram22 8y agoWhy can't the brain pull back to make things even? I'd think the brain should be smarter than the spinal cord.
- vram22 8y agoNonsense. If you're trolling, try harder. If not, I don't believe it anyway.
- lurquer 8y agoThat's complete nonsense. The pain we feel is the result of the calcium hydroxylapatite matrix in our bones shrinking (up to 1.2% in cases of severe dehydration) due to lack of water. This leads to blockage of the Haversian canals which, obviously, inhibits the normal production of osteoblasts, irritating the periosteum which triggers the familiar aching feelings.
- dplgk 8y agoGoogle "why does dehydration cause headache" and see "the brain can temporarily contract or shrink from fluid loss. This mechanism causes the brain to pull away from the skull, causing pain and resulting in a dehydration headache"