Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways The 12 cranial nerves can be injured during head injuries, leading to symptoms like pain and weakness.Cranial nerve damage symptoms might appear ...

Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says ...

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a rare pain syndrome caused by compression of your glossopharyngeal nerve. It leads to episodes of severe pain, usually on one side of the back of your throat and nose.

Central skull base osteomyelitis is a rare, life-threatening condition that can present with vague symptoms and may be missed ...

In some cases, a pinched nerve in the upper back can cause chest pain. However, upper back pinched nerves are less common than those that occur in the neck or lower back. Pinched nerves can cause pain ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old male. A few months ago, I suddenly had the worst pain in my life, centered in the right side of my tongue, of all places. It felt like a live electrical wire was ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. What is the diagnosis? Cast your vote. The correct diagnosis, along with the full description of the case ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 118, No. 45 (November 9, 2021), pp. 1-3 (3 pages) Drainage of interstitial fluid and solutes from the brainstem ...