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What is inappropriate stimulation of the vagus nerve and how to prevent it? is it true it may create some physical symptoms of anxiety?
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No control: you could not control vagus nerve on your own it could be temporarily or permanently blocked or could be manipulated by electrical stimulation like a pacemaker specially for vagus nerve
Answered 3/10/2018
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