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Can there be a birth defect in the hypoglossal nerve, which detoriates the brain in later years? if so, what will it be called?
Hypoglossal Nerve : function can be impacted by prenatal strokes, prenatal infections, some congenital anomalies like Möbius Syndrome or branchial arch cysts, especially infected ones, or post-natal tumor or infection at the base of the brain or neck trauma, any of which can lead to problems with speaking, chewing, or swallowing. Whether it is progressive depends on the cause of the XIIth Cranial Nerve Palsy. ...Read more
The brain and spinal cord communicates with what is occurring in the internal organs and limbs by nerve fibers where are like electrical wires with insulation (myelin) and the "copper" (axon). Within brain and spinal cord these nerves connect to other nerves via synapses on both axons and dendrites. A nerve can carry information regarding sensations, and ...Read more
Underlying Issues: You may need to get at the underlying issue of why you feel as if your nerves are out of control? It is always important if you have concerns about yourself to speak to your primary care doctor for a referral to a psychologist or therapist to help you learn ways to cope your nerves/stress. Medication has also been shown to be effective to help. There are also great books that may help as well. ...Read more
Many nerves: The brain and spinal cord could be considered "main nerves" but there are also hundreds of other nerves throughout the rest of the body. You may want to look at these websites for an overview of some of the nerves: http://goo.Gl/muicxq http://www.Innerbody.Com/image/nervov.Html. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Breakdown: Nerves breakdown is not a scientific term and therefore has many meanings. It implies some type of psychological problem that overwhelms a person and creates major difficulties in coping with life. ...Read more
Nerve endings: Just in the brain alone...There are 10 billion nerve cells with a estimated 60 trillion connections..., each nerve cell has one or more nerve ending, some with many. So considering there are many miles of other nerve cells outside the brain, consider it above the trillions., .. ...Read more