What does a stellate ganglion block treat?

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The Stellate Ganglion Block – also called SGB, sympathetic nerve reset, dual sympathetic reset, or sympathetic block – targets the sympathetic nervous system. Often employed for pain relief, stellate ganglion blocks have increasingly been used for PTSD and other mental health conditions with fast-acting and impressive results.

According to substantial research and clinical data,

SGBs Can Be Very effective for:

According to many research papers and clinical data,

SGBs Can Be Very effective for:

  • Vasoplegia of the upper extremity or Raynaud’s syndrome
  • Phantom limb pain of the upper extremity
  • Other pain, including pain from traumatic injury, in the upper extremities
  • Long COVID
According to some papers and some clinical experience,

SGBs may be effective for reducing symptoms of:

  • Severe anxiety
  • Insomnia or sleep disturbance, comorbid with anxiety
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Hot flashes, for menopause or post breast cancer
  • Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) that affects the head, face, chest, or neck
  • Chronic migraine
  • Depression

Stellate ganglion blocks have a long history of treatment for pain conditions, and substantial and growing research for their use in treating PTSD and other conditions. The procedure itself is very brief, with quickly diminishing side effects and potentially long-lasting results.

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Wells Medicine is a Houston-based practice designed to provide meaningful care for mental health. Providing targeted interventional treatments for Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD and other conditions, with Ketamine Treatments, Stellate Ganglion Blocks, TMS, and Nitrous-Oxide Treatments. Focused on comprehensive care and integration with Psychiatry, Psychology, and Support Services. We are evidence-based, patient-focused and mission-driven.

The content here is for informational purposes and should not be relied upon for medical decisions. For the details of your specific medical conditions and treatments consult your doctors or other qualified healthcare professionals.

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