Treatment of multiple physiological and psychological disorders in one patient with stellate ganglion block: a case report

Abstract

Patients with several concurrent illnesses often present with complex manifestations and therefore receive a variety of treatments. The purpose of this report was to describe a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s encephalopathy, cerebral infarction, and ventricular arrhythmia. The patient also had multiple physiological and psychological disorders, including dizziness, frequent ventricular premature beats, hypotension, anxiety, and insomnia. Among other treatments, the patient received a stellate ganglion block and most symptoms were substantially alleviated. Therefore, stellate ganglion block appears to be a useful approach for treating perplexing clinical conditions in patients with autonomic dysfunction.

Stellate ganglion block successfully relieved medically unexplained chronic pain: a case report

“…Stellate ganglion block has a regulatory effect on neurological dysfunction and has been shown to be effective in relieving insomnia, anxiety, affective disorders, and pain. 4 , 9 Furthermore, it is a first-line, minimally invasive treatment for complex regional pain syndrome. 10 Therefore, we speculated that stellate ganglion block may help relieve MUSs.…”

“…A stellate ganglion block can be an effective method for treatment of pain and anxiety. 3,4 However, no previous report has described the treatment of chronic pain associated with MUSs through stellate ganglion block; therefore, this report may assist physicians in clinical practice.…”

Stellate ganglion block rectifies excessive daytime sleepiness: a case report

“… 17 SGB has been used to adjust the activity of the hypothalamus by refining the local circulation. 18 This effect normalizes the homeostasis of the internal environment, stabilizes autonomic, endocrine, and immune functions, and facilitates the secretion of GHRH and MT. 19 As a result, SGB represents a potential treatment for sleep disorders.…”

Yin-Yang Balance Concepts for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment: An Integrated View of Chinese Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Quantum Mechanics

“…The concept of therapeutic anesthesia: It is generally accepted that anesthesia is a reversible inhibition of the achievements in the fields of anticancer treatment [69], insomnia treatment [70,71], acupuncture analgesia [72,73], psoriasis treatment [74], perioperative anesthesia management and postoperative rehabilitation [75], and COVID-19 treatment [75,76]. The concept and technology of Chinese medicine have added new elements and vitality to the development of anesthesia technology in China and the world.…”