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Would i be able to feel problems related to my brainstem? i've had on and of pressure around the area no pain just pressure. breathing bit hard then.

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: Brain tissue is completely insensitive. The only sensations it senses are from other tissues & organs. Other structures in the posterior cranial fossa do have sensation, but the likelihood that that's what you're experiencing is very small; and it should have nothing to do with breathing.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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A member asked:

Would i be able to feel problems related to my brainstem? i've had on and of pressure around the area no pain just pressure. breathing bit hard then.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Dr Altman agreed

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