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Vagotonia

Definition of Vagotonia from the PharmacyDictionary.in

Vagotonia

A condition where there is excessive activity of the vagus nerve.

Vagotonia describes a state in your body where the parasympathetic nervous system is overly active compared to the sympathetic nervous system.

  • Autonomic Nervous System: This part of your nervous system controls functions you don’t consciously think about, like digestion, heart rate, and breathing. It has two main branches:

    • Parasympathetic Nervous System (Rest and Digest): This branch promotes relaxation, lowers heart rate, aids digestion, and conserves energy.
    • Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight or Flight): This branch kicks in during stressful situations, increasing heart rate, preparing your body for action, and diverting resources from digestion to muscles.
  • Vagotonia: When the vagus nerve, a major component of the parasympathetic system, becomes overly active, it throws the balance off towards a more relaxed state. This can lead to several symptoms, including:

    • Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
    • Low blood pressure
    • Excessive sweating
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Digestive issues like constipation
    • Fatigue

It’s important to note:

  • Vagotonia is not a clearly defined medical condition but rather a state of the nervous system.
  • Some people may experience mild, temporary vagal dominance during relaxation or certain medical procedures.
  • In severe cases, vagotonia can lead to fainting or other complications.

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