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Can a brain injury effect a persons ability to digest food?
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Maybe: Brain injury can affect the body in a myriad of ways. Most common effects are cognitive, motor and sensory deficits. Digestion is regulated by the parasympathetic nervous system, and it is also possible that some of the symptoms you are experiencing may be related to brain injury. This would be best evaluated by a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor or a neurologist.
Answered 12/20/2014
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Not usually: Serious brain injury can affect swallowing, but not digestion of food.
Answered 9/28/2016
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