Overview The phrenic nerve is a bilateral nerve that consists of the cervical nerves C3, C4 and C5. It carries sensitive fibers for the pericardium, pleura and peritoneum as well as motor parts that supply the diaphragm. Due to its function, the phrenic nerve is often associated with hiccups (singultus) and breathing difficulties that can … Phrenic nerve
Symptoms of complaints Among the symptoms that can occur due to irritation of the phrenic nerve is hiccups, which in most cases can be considered harmless, but sometimes they can become pathological. The jerky contraction of the diaphragm during hiccups, especially if it lasts longer, can cause pain and be perceived by the person affected … Symptoms of complaints | Phrenic nerve
Damage to the N. phrenicus Damage to the phrenic nerve can have various causes and lead to loss of its function. Consequently, unilateral damage to the nerve can lead to a raised diaphragm on the affected side. In the case of damage to the phrenic nerve on both sides, the entire diaphragm is usually affected … Damage to the N. phrenicus | Phrenic nerve
Therapy options for complaints If paresis of the phrenic nerve is present, certain breathing exercises can be performed as a therapy against the breathing difficulties, in worse cases artificial respiration is necessary. If there is an inflammatory process behind the paresis, the inflammation can be treated with antibiotics, antivirals, cortisone or plasma separation. If the … Therapy options for complaints | Phrenic nerve