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  2. Vagus nerve - Wikipedia

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    The vagus nerve is also responsible for regulating inflammation in the body, via the inflammatory reflex. [7] Efferent vagus nerve fibers innervating the pharynx and back of the throat are responsible for the gag reflex. In addition, 5-HT 3 receptor-mediated afferent vagus stimulation in the gut due to gastroenteritis is a cause of vomiting. [8]

  3. Reflex syncope - Wikipedia

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    Vagus nerve: Specialty: Neurology, cardiovascular: Symptoms: Loss of consciousness before which there may be sweating, decreased ability to see, ringing in the ears [1] [2] Complications: Injury [1] Duration: Brief [1] Types: Vasovagal, situational, carotid sinus syncope [1] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms after ruling out other possible ...

  4. Bulbar palsy - Wikipedia

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    Bulbar palsy involves problems with function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), the vagus nerve (CN X), the accessory nerve (CN XI), and the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII). [1] These all emerge from pathways in the medulla oblongata. [1] A lower motor neuron lesion can impair their function. [5] [1]

  5. Could Your Anxiety Come from a Dysregulated Nervous System? - AOL

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    To ease back into a calm state, you can try vagus nerve exercises like humming and breathwork. But Cain has a four-step plan to reprogram the mind and body. But Cain has a four-step plan to ...

  6. What to Know About Vagus Nerve Stimulation for IBD - AOL

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    The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the “rest and digest” system because it helps the body relax after periods of stress and regulates bodily functions ...

  7. Lateral medullary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Nucleus ambiguus - (which affects vagus nerve and glossopharyngeal nerve) - localizing lesion (all other deficits are present in lateral pontine syndrome as well) Ipsilateral laryngeal, pharyngeal, and palatal hemiparalysis: dysphagia, hoarseness, absent gag reflex (efferent limb—CN X) Descending sympathetic fibers

  8. Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people ...

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    Researchers used lab-grown brain cell models to show the virus can induce changes related to Alzheimer’s such as the production of amyloid and tau proteins linked to the death of nerve cells.

  9. Cricopharyngeal spasm - Wikipedia

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    Hot fluids may be helpful for some people with cricopharyngeal spasm (or other oesophageal disorders). [3] Herbal tea. Other therapies. Transcutaneous stimulation of vagus nerve through the ear [4] proved to reduce symptoms of that family (long lasting, on the way of the vagus nerve) according to a study realized in the context of long covid. [2]