Identifying certain symptoms seems to be the best way of detecting Vagus Nerve Syndrome. Symptoms of Vagas Nerve Disorder include:
*Nausea/intestinal disorders
*Heart palpitations and or racing heart
*Depression
*Respiratory dysfunction
*Fatigue
*Blood pressure changes usually higher often spiking
*Anxiety/ decreased neurological buffering (hyper-sensitivity overload).
The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve that originates in the brain and transverses through the spinal cord and innervates multiple body systems. Any malfunction of this nerve will cause acute and chronic symptomology mentioned above. The illustration shows the connections to each organ. If the vagus nerve is impinged, infected or overloaded with toxins, there will be some type of dysfunction that can cause organ and systemic issues related to the vagus nerve. Also a intestinal microbiome imbalance may also cause the vagus nerve to become inflamed. This scenario is becoming more common all the time. The term gut-brain axis is used to generalize this condition.
The causes of Vagus Nerve Syndrome have to do with the inflammation level and malfunction in the vagus nerve. These causes may vary from cervical atlas misalignment, pathogenic hijacking, intestinal issues, as well as heavy metal and bio-toxin toxicity. This is why it is so hard to diagnose. The last ten years has seen an upswing in information on this illness. Patients experiencing these symptoms may have a history of going to both mainstream medicine and possibly alternative medicine doctors and practitioners without proper diagnosis or treatment. Symptomatic treatments from both sides of the fence are common for this issue. Many people are put on blood thinners, supplements, herbs and other medications, as well as chiropractic cervical care to mitigate the symptoms. This has little to do with the cause or cure. Vagus nerve disorder is a neurological illness, not a blood disorder. Particular pathogens tend to hijack this key nerve that may be rooted in borrelia (Lyme Disease) or its co-infectants. Toxins like heavy metals and bio-toxins may also be part of the picture. Some chiropractic doctors claim to help relieve the symptoms with upper spinal management. Acupuncture, chiropractic and vagal nerve stimulus may be helpful, but may only provide temporary relief.
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