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Stellate Ganglion Block for Long COVID Symptom Management: A Case Report.

Authors :
Khan MH
Kirkpatrick KP
Deng Y
Shah KB
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Dec 07; Vol. 14 (12), pp. e32295. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 07 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :
2022

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