Question 1

my sister had gall bladder removed  &has now developed severe gastroparesis.  if  b/c vagus nerve damage caused, can anything be done to reverse?

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Yes: I can't imagine the vagus nerve being damage during gallbladder surgery.  Gastroparesis can be caused and treated in many different ways.  There are meds to try and also some patients can be a candidate for a gastric stimulator to be placed surgically.  See your doctor.

Question 2

i suspect vagus nerve damage with gastroparesis and nerve pain ?

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Why you suspect that: Why do you suspect that
I will suggest you should get yourself checked by your doctor with your concern and get a proper diagnosis based on your History and Physical Exam and if indicated the appropriate test to make the diagnosis and if required the appropriate treatment

Question 3

can a blow to the chest cause vagus nerve damage or anything in particular? i hit my chest quite hard(long story) and i'm a bit of a hypochondriac.

Accepted Answer

Vagus nerve: It can, but you would know right away or soon after if the nerve was damaged.  I would not worry about it.

Question 4

can lap band surgery cause vagus nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Any surgery to the stomach can potentially injure the vagus nerve, as it enervates the stomach.

Question 5

could advanced cervical spinal stenosis cause vagus nerve damage?

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Vagus nerve / spine: Spinal stenosis should not affect the vagus nerve.  The vagus nerve is safely outside of the spinal canal.  In spinal stenosis, it is the spinal canal that becomes narrowed.

Question 6

how can i find out if my vagus nerve was damaged during a nissen fundoplication surgery which caused gastroparesis?

Accepted Answer

Tests are available.: For all surgical procedures there are risks and benefits. With nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair, vagus nerve injury is a known risk.  The risk for vagus nerve injury is due to the proximity of the nerve to the anatomy in which the procedures are performed. Okay to discuss with your surgeon and the GI doc on your team. There are tests to diagnose vagus nerve function. Good luck.

Question 7

does vagus nerve damage cause heart arythmia? can you cure it.

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Vagus nerve: Helps lower heart rate so damage to it would lead potentially to higher heart rates and may exacerbate arrythmias.  While generally not curable, arrythmias are treatable.

Question 8

i had a fundoplication about 15 years ago and just recently developed symptoms of vagus nerve damage. could the surgery be the reason this long after?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: I doubt it, but i wonder what symptoms you are having that caused you or your doc to think that those are related to the vagus nerve. I am not sure i've heard there are symptoms that a vagus injury can be diagnosed on.

Question 9

could intense stress and anxiety cause prehipheral neuropathy in the feet and vagus nerve damage? if so, what can i do to repair my vagus nerve along with the nerves in my feet?

Accepted Answer

: No, your emotional struggles do not cause peripheral neuropathy and do NOT damage the vagus nerve or other cranial nerves.  However, stress and anxiety do affect autonomic function secondary to shifting levels of neurotransmitters.  See a neurologist to uncover the cause of your foot problems.  Handle the emotions with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, plus biofeedback and meditation.

Question 10

damage to vagus nerve brain tumor at brainstem removed in 1993 regrowth 2004 now stable.  what doctors test vagus nerve damage and how?

Accepted Answer

Vagus nerve: The vagus nerve can be activated by bearing down as you would having a bowel movement. This results in increased vagal tone which temporarily slows the heart rate. Making yourself gag by putting your finger in the back of your throat also activates the vagus nerve resulting in transient slowing of the heart rate. I would ask a neurologist if these maneuvers are valid measures of vagus nerve integr

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My sister had gall bladder removed &has now developed severe gastroparesis. if b/c vagus nerve damage caused, can anything be done to reverse?

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I suspect vagus nerve damage with gastroparesis and nerve pain ?

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Can a blow to the chest cause vagus nerve damage or anything in particular? i hit my chest quite hard(long story) and i'm a bit of a hypochondriac.

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Can lap band surgery cause vagus nerve damage?

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Could advanced cervical spinal stenosis cause vagus nerve damage?

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How can i find out if my vagus nerve was damaged during a nissen fundoplication surgery which caused gastroparesis?

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Does vagus nerve damage cause heart arythmia? can you cure it.

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I had a fundoplication about 15 years ago and just recently developed symptoms of vagus nerve damage. could the surgery be the reason this long after?

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Could intense stress and anxiety cause prehipheral neuropathy in the feet and vagus nerve damage? if so, what can i do to repair my vagus nerve along with the nerves in my feet?

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Damage to vagus nerve brain tumor at brainstem removed in 1993 regrowth 2004 now stable. what doctors test vagus nerve damage and how?

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