Question 1

how to calm vagus nerve?

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See below: Not sure what symptoms you possess or why you wish to "calm vagus", but generically any drug causing an increase in acetylcholine might stimulate the nerve and cause slowing of the pulse, such as anti cholinesterase's, and blockers might increase the pulse.  A vagal nerve stimulator can help decrease frequency of epileptic seizures.  Is this info useful to you?

Question 2

what happens if we cut vagus nerve?

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Depends where in: The body you cut the nerve.....May lead to a horner's, vocal cord paralysis and gastroparesis as well as alteration in vagal tone to the heart.

Question 3

how is a sensitive vagus nerve diagnosed?

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Symptoms: The vagus nerve controls heart rate blood pressure and other automatic functions of stomach, bowel, bladder.  Vaso-vagal syncope is common with sudden pale, light-headed and faint.  Stress, shock, donating blood etc can cause this reaction.  Rubbing the neck may induce reaction.  Heart rate studies may suggest a problem.

Question 4

what are the results of cutting vagus nerve?

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Vagotomy # effects: Vagotomy (cutting of the vagus nerve) is a now-obsolete therapy that was performed for peptic ulcer disease. Vagotomy is currently being researched as a less invasive alternative weight-loss procedure to gastric bypass surgery.[11] the procedure curbs the feeling of hunger and is sometimes performed in conjunction with putting bands on patients' stomachs, resulting in average weight loss of 43% at.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a sensitive vagus nerve?

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Multiple: Patients with vagus nerve disorders may have a variety of symptoms, including low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, difficulty in swallowing and digestive problems.

Question 6

how is vagus nerve problems diagnosed and treated?

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Very difficult: This is a very difficult question.  The vagus nerve originates in the brain and is part of the autonomic nervous system.  It innervates the vocal folds, it slows the heart rate, it decreases blood pressure, it increases nasal secretion, and slows bowel peristalsis (movement).  Depending on which system you are interested in, nose, ear, heart, lungs, intestine, the vagus plays a role.  See an md.

Question 7

can vagus nerve problems be treated with exercise?

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: Exercise is certainly crucial in maintaining excellent health, but I am baffled by your question.  Have not clue what your "vagus nerve problems" mean.  If you have specific symptoms or organ impairments, please repost and convey more specifics.

Question 8

do any of you know what a vagus nerve stimulater is?

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Yes I do: Vns is a device that is used to stimulate the vagus nerve in the neck to help control seizures.  It is used when medications have proven to not be adequate and the patient is not a candidate for epilepsy surgery of the conventional type.  Vns needs to be adjusted with a wand that is used over the skin of the chest and can be activated with a magnet placed over the device.

Question 9

what can cause increased stimulation of the vagus nerve?

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Vagus nerve: This is called Parasympathetic overstimulation, some causes being; Holding your breath, Dipping your face in cold water, Coughing, Tensing your stomach muscles by straining, Emotional stress, Infection.

Question 10

is it possible to mess up the function of the vagus nerve?

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Yes.: If the vagus nerve is injured during surgery, the function of it will be affected. This can either be temporary or permanent, based on whether the nerve was just stretched or cut. Surgery of the foregut, which includes the esophagus and stomach, are the most common surgeries that can injure the vagus nerve.

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