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Stellate Ganglion Block for Long COVID Symptom Management: A Case Report.
- Source :
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Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Dec 07; Vol. 14 (12), pp. e32295. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 07 (Print Publication: 2022). - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is gaining increasing acceptance as a treatment modality for various medical conditions. It works by blocking neuronal transmissions which in turn alleviates sympathetically-driven disease processes. Many of the prolonged sequelae of long COVID are thought to be mediated by dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, and SGB is being investigated as a potential option for symptomatic management of long COVID. This case report demonstrates the efficacy of SGB in a previously healthy patient for the management of long COVID symptoms including fatigue, post-exertional malaise, shortness of breath, and gastrointestinal symptoms. .<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2022, Khan et al.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2168-8184
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cureus
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 36628048
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.32295