Ganglion Jugular

The jugular nerve ganglion is a large autonomic anatomical structure that originates from the upper thoracic and cervical spine and is located on the anterior surface of the prevertebral and submandibular regions. The nasopharyngeal, vagus, glossopharyngeal and other peripheral nerves pass through it.

Ganglia can have quite a strong effect on the organs that are connected to them. To the greatest extent they affect blood circulation in the head; but the sensory nerves, also located on the sides of the vertebral artery, can aggravate its contractions and cause serious ischemic changes in the brain. The subarachnoid space is also formed due to their activity. The system of sympathetic fibers contains tissue connections of organs, which significantly improves their blood supply.

Symptoms of ganglion pathology are uncommon. Submandibular ganglia cause problems with the sensory nerves that go to the taste buds of the tongue, and along with them, a weakness in the taste of food. This leads to general neuropathy of the nerves, impaired sensation of the face, eyelids or tongue, and periodic numbness when lifting the lower jaw. In addition, the disease is accompanied by:

- Headaches; - increased sweating; - itching of the facial skin, which causes a scratching reflex.