Running nose

[dsheive 100]

Why in the world does ones nose drip when one is full? I'm not the only one.

[Sanstan 25]

Nope, you're not the only one. Took me forever to figure out why mine ran. It's like my nose is crying tears. Has something to do with the Vagus Nerve.....so I'm told.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Yep, the vagus nerve runs along the top of the stomach. It controls a lot of things like hiccuping and nose running. When you cram your stomach so full of food that the vagus nerve gets irritated, you will get stuff like hiccups or a runny nose. So when you get that, it doesn't mean you are full, it means you over-ate a little bit. Just keep in mind how much you ate of that food and measure out your portion so you are sure to eat less the next time.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Happens to me, too. As soon as my nose feels a bit juicy, I stop eating. One or two more bites and I will puke, for sure.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

Thanks very helpful. I thought it was just me

[_Kate_ 2,224]

That's handy to know. One thing that's happened to me is since surgery I sneeze a lot, at least 5 times a day. Very strange as I have never been like that before.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

We are odd creatures, we humans.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Why does nose drip

@@dsheive

"vagus nerve"

@@Sanstan @@Bufflehead

you guys are too smart for me

3.5 years post op

i never knew the answer

kathy