brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Sixth Cranial Nerve (Abducens Nerve) Palsy
Symptoms of Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy
The affected eye cannot turn fully outward and may turn inward when people look straight ahead. Double vision occurs when people look toward the side of the affected eye. Other symptoms in people with 6th cranial nerve palsy depend on the cause. For example, disorders that increase pressure inside the skull may cause a severe headache and affect other cranial nerves. For example, the face and mouth may be numb, and people may be unable to move the affected eye in other directions. 