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

Cureus. 2022 Dec 7;14(12):e32295. doi: 10.7759/cureus.32295. eCollection 2022 Dec.

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. .

Keywords: chronic fatigue; covid 19; long-covid; stellate ganglion; stellate ganglion block.

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  • Case Reports