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Autonomic Nerve Injection

Stellate ganglion block

Stellate ganglion block

Stellate ganglion block delivers medication to the sympathetic ganglion at the front of the neck to moderate excessive sympathetic activation. Calming the sympathetic nerves helps reduce pain, improve blood flow, and restore autonomic balance.

A relatively safe ultrasound-guided injection. Temporary drooping of the eyelid, pupil constriction, or facial flushing may follow and cause discomfort, but these are normal responses.

As follows May be tried formay be considered

Chronic headache, migraine, cluster headacheAtypical facial pain and trigeminal neuralgiaPostherpetic neuralgiaUpper limb circulatory disorders such as Raynaud's phenomenonAutonomic dysfunctionPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

SNEPI (Sympathetic Nerve Entrapment Point Injection)

SNEPI (Sympathetic Nerve Entrapment Point Injection)

The SNEPI injection relieves compression of the sympathetic nerve branches distributed widely through the thoracolumbar region.
Repeated injections aim to reduce autonomic inflammation and promote regeneration, which can help restore autonomic balance.
It uses concentrated dextrose and normal saline, with no particular side effects.

Autonomic nerve injection is usually not a one-off treatment. It is safe, but The burden of having to repeat treatment several timesare available, and for each patient A limitation that inevitably produces wide variation in effectis present.

※ This is general medical information provided for understanding only. Whether and how to treat is determined by a specialist after examination, based on the individual patient's condition.

Advanced Equipment

  • SIEMENS3T AI MRIWe add AI imaging (Deep Resolve) to a proven Siemens 3T MRI to examine neurological conditions faster and more clearly.
  • MRACerebrovascular and carotid MRAIt accurately evaluates the degree of atherosclerosis, stenosis, structural abnormality, and the presence of aneurysm in the vessels of the brain and neck.
  • Carotid USCarotid UltrasoundCarotid wall thickness and plaque are examined to assess stroke risk.
  • NCS / EMGNerve conduction studiesNerves in the arms, legs, and face are safely stimulated electrically and the responses recorded, establishing whether peripheral nerve damage is present and how severe it is.
  • EPEvoked potential testBy safely stimulating the visual and auditory pathways electrically, damage to the cranial nerves can be identified.
  • EEGAI digital EEGBeyond the conventional identification of epileptiform waveforms, quantitative EEG with the latest AI software aids in assessing brain function in headache, anxiety, and depression.
  • VNGVideo nystagmographyBy recording and analyzing involuntary eye movement on video, this test is useful for distinguishing dizziness disorders such as BPPV and Meniere's disease.
  • HRV / SSRAutonomic Function TestEquipment that objectively assesses the balance between the body's sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.
  • PWV / ABIArterial elasticity testingBy measuring vessel elasticity and the degree of atherosclerosis, it readily assesses the risk of circulatory disturbance and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease.
  • Wearable ECG/BPWearable cardiac function testingA micro-sensor continuously analyzes blood pressure and ECG over 24 hours to identify cardiac dysfunction capable of causing a stroke.
  • SNSB / CERADNeuropsychological testingIt distinguishes simple forgetfulness from dementia and objectively evaluates cognitive function including memory.
  • LABBlood and genetic testingWe identify risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, including dyslipidemia, and look for high-risk dementia genes in advance so that prevention can begin.