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  2. Ganglionic blocker - Wikipedia

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    Because ganglionic blockers block both the parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system, the effect of these drugs depends upon the dominant tone in the organ system. [2] The opposite of a ganglionic blocker is referred to as a ganglionic stimulant. Some substances can exhibit both stimulating and blocking effects on autonomic ...

  3. Pterygopalatine ganglion - Wikipedia

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    Sphenopalatine ganglion block has been used to treat post-dural-puncture headache, [2] though a 2020 trial comparing local anaesthetic sphenopalatine ganglion block to sham injection with saline failed to show difference in pain scores for those receiving local anaesthetic vs placebo, suggesting any efficacy is unrelated to local anaesthetic ...

  4. Post-dural-puncture headache - Wikipedia

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    Minimally invasive procedures as; bilateral greater occipital nerve block [15] or sphenopalatine ganglion block. [16] Persistent and severe PDPH may require an epidural blood patch. A small amount of the person's blood is injected into the epidural space near the site of the original puncture; the resulting blood clot then "patches" the ...

  5. Internal carotid plexus - Wikipedia

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    The internal carotid plexus communicates with the trigeminal ganglion, the abducent nerve, and the pterygopalatine ganglion (also named sphenopalatine); it distributes filaments to the wall of the internal carotid artery, and also communicates with the tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve. [citation needed]

  6. Why do we get brain freeze? Experts explain - AOL

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    You might hear a doctor call it a cold stimulus headache or refer to it by its scientific name, sphenopalatine ganglion neuralgia. But there’s no mistaking that brief, intense pain behind the ...

  7. Orofacial pain - Wikipedia

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    Self-Administration of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks (SPG or Pterygopalatine Ganglion) is an excellent approach to a wide variety of orofacial pain conditions. [ citation needed ] Often chronic orofacial pain (lasting over 12 weeks) requires referral to a specialised branch of medicine or dentistry or continuation of treatment in a primary ...

  8. Pterygopalatine - Wikipedia

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    Pterygopalatine ganglion (also known as the Sphenopalatine ganglion) Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Pterygopalatine .

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