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Can epidurals cause vagal nerve damage?
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No: The vagus nerve originates in the brain, so an injection affecting spinal nerves should have no effect.
Answered 11/10/2015
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Epidural complicatio: Epidurals are injections of local anesthetics and/or steroids into the space superficial to the spinal fluid. I think any complication affecting the vagus nerve would involve insertion of the epidural needle and the patient's reaction to this - such as a vasovagal slowing of the heart rate or even fainting. An experienced anesthesiologist can easily treat this complication.
Answered 11/11/2017
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