What is hypoglossal nerve palsy?
The 12th cranial nerve makes it possible to move the tongue muscles. When it is damaged, or functions improperly, the result is loss of tongue muscle function.
How do members experience hypoglossal nerve palsy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypoglossal nerve palsy*
Common symptoms
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hypoglossal nerve palsy*
Who has hypoglossal nerve palsy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 12 |