Suggest Treatment For Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

Posted on Wed, 21 Dec 2016

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Wed, 21 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have been getting sick for almost 2 years ( day every week) bring up mucus, extra salivation etc. Doctors can't work out why as all tests come back fine. I had a tummy tuck and breast lift 6 months prior to this beginning. I read about the vagus nerve. Could this be my problem. Could that have been damaged in the operation?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, most likely vagus nerve dysfunctional.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

The answer to your question is straightforward yes, symptoms you describe indicate that vagus nerve may be dysfunctional.

About the possibility of vagus nerve damage during surgical procedures that you underwent, it is necessary to be confirmed by the surgeon.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Kind regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)

will it repair itself and or can it be repaired?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can't be repaired.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

It is expected improvement, if vagus nerve damage is the cause of the symptoms, antinausea drugs may be used also.

It can't be repaired in any way ( surgically or with drugs ), sorry.

Hope this helps.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee