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The vagus nerve, also called the 10th cranial nerve and the X cranial, is the most complex of the cranial nerves. The vagus nerve is responsible for telling your stomach muscles to contract when you eat so you can digest your food. When it's not working, it can lead to a condition called gastroparesis, which is when your stomach empties more slowly than it should.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XtZvjz> To tell if your vagus nerve is damaged, watch for symptoms of gastroparesis, and then talk to your doctor, who may order diagnostic tests for you.
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The vagus nerve, also called the 10th cranial nerve and the X cranial, is the most complex of the cranial nerves. The vagus nerve is responsible for telling your stomach muscles to contract when you eat so you can digest your food. When it's not working, it can lead to a condition called gastroparesis, which is when your stomach empties more slowly than it should.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XtZvjz> To tell if your vagus nerve is damaged, watch for symptoms of gastroparesis, and then talk to your doctor, who may order diagnostic tests for you.
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[[Category:Peripheral Nervous System Disorders (Nerves)]]
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