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Cranial nerve damage from head trauma

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDKey TakeawaysThe 12 cranial nerves can be injured during head injuries, leading to ...
Cranial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the cranial nerves in the brain or brain stem. Depending on the affected cranial nerve, people may experience different symptoms, such as weakness on ...