"We don't know when recovery will come" — What is 'vagus nerve dysfunction' that Lee Sang-soon and Hyun A experienced? [Star Issue]

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Singer Lee Sang-soon revealed that the reason for his absence from live radio broadcasts for nearly ten days was due to "vagus nerve function impairment." Previously, several celebrities including Hyun A and TWICE's Chaeyoung have also publicly shared symptoms related to the vagus nerve.

On the 6th, Lee Sang-soon explained via his SNS, "I am sorry to listeners for taking a break from radio hosting without any prior explanation," detailing the reasons for his recent absence from broadcasts.

He stated that his condition suddenly worsened on the 26th of last month, after which he underwent various examinations and consultations. He further added, "Although I am still awaiting more detailed tests, due to medical advice recommending rest because of 'vagus nerve function impairment,' a neurological symptom, I have had no choice but to take a break from radio and focus on recovery."

He also remarked, "I do not know when I will recover," while adding, "However, if I rest sufficiently, gradual recovery is expected. This time, I will take ample time to fully regain my health before returning."

Alongside Lee Sang-soon's confession, cases of other celebrities who have disclosed experiencing symptoms related to the vagus nerve are once again drawing attention.

Hyun A previously revealed that she was diagnosed with vagus nerve syncope alongside panic disorder. At the time, Hyun A stated, "At first, my vision became blurry, and then I collapsed completely. I initially thought it was a symptom of panic disorder, but after undergoing tests at the hospital, I learned it was actually vagus nerve syncope."

Recently, she also lost consciousness suddenly during a performance and collapsed on stage, causing concern among fans.

TWICE's Chaeyoung was also diagnosed with vagus nerve syncope, which led her to skip some dates on her world tour and focus entirely on recovering her health.

Broadcaster Seo Jeong-hee also confessed to experiencing similar symptoms for a long period. She stated, "For 50 years, I have fainted one or two times a year, sometimes even more frequently, without any reason. Finally, my body has been given a name: vagus nerve function impairment."

Broadcaster Seo Jeong-hee also confessed to experiencing similar symptoms for a long period. She stated, "For 50 years, I have fainted one or two times a year, sometimes even more frequently, without any reason. Finally, my body's symptoms have been given a name: vagus nerve function impairment."

Especially after learning about Lee Sang-soon's situation, she said, "I read the article and thought for a long time. I realized I was not alone in this." She added, "For 50 years, my body's abnormalities that I couldn't understand may have been appearing in others in the same way."

She continued, "This is different from breast cancer. It was a time when I knew something was wrong with my body but couldn't identify its name. What was more frustrating than the pain itself was not knowing what was happening inside my body. Now, I think I understand a little better," she revealed.

Meanwhile, the vagus nerve originates from the brain and connects to major organs such as the heart, lungs, and digestive system, playing a role in regulating the body's autonomic functions including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion.

When this function is impaired, symptoms such as dizziness, cold sweats, nausea, changes in heart rate and blood pressure, and digestive disorders may occur, and in some cases, it can lead to fainting.

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