Question 1

what happens if we cut vagus nerve?

Accepted Answer

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 2

how to treat a damaged vagus nerve?

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Depends: Really depends on where the nerve is damaged and what caused the damage to assess whether the nerve can be repaired.

Question 3

can an emg test vagus nerve function?

Accepted Answer

: No, it does not.

Question 4

does the vagus nerve deplete your sodium ?

Accepted Answer

Vegas Nerve: No, your vagus nerve is not related
to sodium regulation.  But oo much sodium or not enough sodium could perhaps slow or accelerate the vagus nerve function.

Question 5

how does hydralazine block the vagus nerve?

Accepted Answer

Not a MOA: Hydralazine is a direct smooth muscle relaxer based on its intracellular action on Calcium.  In situ, it does not appear to have a direct effect on the vagus nerve, but rather may have an effect on the sinoatrial node and a reflex response (increased heart rate) due to the decreased blood pressure (baroreceptor response).

Question 6

can you dignose vagus nerve symtoms with blood ?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Your question is unclear.  "vagus nerve symptoms" is not really a description of what's going on.  The nerve goes too many places and does to many things to know what you're referring to. Even considering that,  it's unlikely a blood test could reveal nerve problems.

Question 7

does hydralazine work by blocking the vagus nerve?

Accepted Answer

Hydralazine: It relaxes vascular smooth muscles, resulting in dilation of arteries & arterioles (small vessels).

Question 8

what is the correlation between dysautonomia and the vagus nerve?

Accepted Answer

Dysautonomia: This world is used when there is imbalance between the 2 autonomic system, sympathetic and parasympathetic---

the vagal nerve is one of the conductors of parasympathetic
---increase vagal tone, balance excessive sympathetic activity, which are not always healthy.

Question 9

can you tell me if there are tests for vagus nerve in neck if damaged?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Where did you get idea that your vagus nerve is damaged?  Vagal input on the right affects the heart rate, and on left predominantly, the other internal organs within the thorax and abdomen.  Vagal function can be tested, but I have NO clue as to why you are asking your question.

Question 10

are there specific vagus nerve disorders?  if so, what are they called?

Accepted Answer

Vagal Disorders vary: Neuralgia, respiratory  and vocal problems, problems swallowing, stomach problems [gastroparesis], vasovagal reflex induced fainting, heart arrhythmias, and urinary problems. Patients  with anxiety, depression, or who lose consciousness during complex partial seizures or generalized seizures, and whose seizures are not being controlled by medication, may benefit from vagal nerve stimulation.

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