The glossopharyngeal nerve is one of twelve cranial nerves that connect to the brain. Like the other cranial nerves, the glossopharyngeal nerve is paired — there's one on each side of your brain.

Symptoms can depend on the specific cranial nerve the neuropathy affects. Some nerves have specific functions such as vision, taste, and hearing. Therefore, damage can lead to a loss of these ...

The facial nerve is the seventh of the twelve cranial nerves and operates out of your brainstem. Your facial nerve is responsible for making facial expressions, and it stimulates the sensors in ...