Hypoglossal Nerve Syndrome

Hypoglossal (laryngeal) nerve syndrome (peripheral laryngeal hyperemia syndrome) is a condition that occurs due to damage or overload of nerve fibers in the cervical-superior thoracic canal. In essence, the disease was a direct consequence of compression of two fibers - the superior laryngeal and inferior pharyngeal nerves at an acute angle above the collarbone (at the level of the IV-V cervical vertebrae). Doctors also note the connection of the syndrome with pathology of the veins of the neck, lymph nodes, thyroid gland, and excess body weight. The patient has the following symptoms: * Ulceration of the tongue in the midline; * Numbness of the chin and lower lip; *Shiver