Why does the Horner’s syndrome happen?
Some smooth muscles that we can’t control voluntarily are controlled by both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. Others only have one or the other. …
FAQ Category: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Is the Horner’s syndrome dangerous?
No. It is not dangerous and it is temporary when associated with an SGB. We need to see this to verify that you actually received…
What is Horner’s Syndrome?
This syndrome is temporary and results from the decreased output of the sympathetic nervous system to your brain, face, head, neck, arms, and chest. It…
I had COVID and now I can’t smell or taste anything. Will this resolve?
Initially this happens because of direct damage from the covid-19 virus to the supporting cells of the nerves of your nose and tongue, however this…
What about the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve is part of our parasympathetic (PNS). It modulates the immune system and inflammation. When it’s not working like it should, we see…
What does the parasympathetic nervous system do and what is the vagus nerve?
The parasympathetic (PNS) is responsible for body maintenance and building new tissue, healing, controlling inflammation, and your immune system. This is your fun and relax…
So, what if my sympathetic nervous system is on overdrive? What’s the big deal?
Your body is meant to have the PNS in the driver seat most of the time. PNS allows your body to heal and take care…
What does my sympathetic nervous system normally do?
It helps to maintain your heart rate and breathing rate even if it’s not in control. It controls your blood pressure. Its main purpose is…
What is the autonomic nervous system?
This part of our nervous system handles all of the automatic functions that we don’t even think about such as digestion of food, stimulating the…
What does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) have to do with it?
When the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is kicked into overdrive, it’s out of balance with the parasympathetic and vagus nerve tone. This is most likely…