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by  N.Morgan Any kind of GI distress can put pressure on the nerve and irritate it, with a hiatal hernia being a frequent culprit. Poor posture along with muscular imbalances can also cause the vagus nerve to misfire, as can excess alcohol or spicy foods. Stress can inflame the nerve, along with fatigue and anxiety. WHAT IS THE VAGUS NERVE? The vagus nerve is the longest and most complex of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves that emanate from the brain. Its function is to  transmit information to or from the surface of the brain to tissues and organs elsewhere in the body . The origin of the name “vagus” comes from the Latin term for “wandering.” Also known as cranial nerve X, the vagus nerve functions contribute to the autonomic nervous system, which consists of the parasympathetic and sympathetic parts. It commands the unconscious body procedures like keeping the heart rate constant and c...