Sleep Test & Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB): Image-Guided Program for Sleep & Stress in Bangkok, Thailand

Poor sleep has many different causes: sleep apnea, hormonal and metabolic factors, medication effects, and an overactive sympathetic nervous system, the “fight-or-flight” state that can remain switched on after prolonged stress. Treating sleep without first finding the cause is guesswork. At YOUNIFY Clinic in Bangkok, our sleep medicine program therefore begins with proper evaluation, including a sleep test (home sleep apnea testing or in-lab polysomnography, as indicated), before any treatment is offered. For carefully selected patients whose sleep and daily calm are disrupted by sympathetic overactivity, we offer the stellate ganglion block (SGB): an image-guided, needle-only procedure in which a small amount of local anesthetic is precisely placed around the stellate ganglion, a bundle of sympathetic nerves at the base of the neck. SGB has been used in pain medicine for decades; more recently, it has been studied as a supportive option for symptoms linked to sympathetic overactivity, including disturbed sleep and hypervigilance. Research in these newer applications is still emerging, which is exactly why our program begins with a medical evaluation rather than a booking form. What results can the sleep program help achieve?A clear answer on what is actually disrupting your sleep;Sleep apnea identified or ruled out before any treatment;In selected patients, SGB may support a calmer baseline and less disrupted sleep;A needle-only, minutes-long procedure with same-day discharge;Sleep is evaluated alongside hormonal, metabolic, and stress physiology, not in isolation. SGB is not a treatment for every sleep problem, and it is not a substitute for the treatment of diagnosed sleep disorders or mental-health conditions. At YOUNIFY Clinic, sleep is evaluated the way a healthy aging & wellness center should: with an honest screening first, including whether sleep apnea, hormonal, or medication factors should be addressed before anything else, and with image-guided precision when SGB is appropriate. Who may be suitable for this program?Difficulty switching off “wired but tired,” waking at 3 a. m. with a racing heart;Chronic stress-related sleep disruption in high-performing professionals;Tried sleep hygiene, supplements, and medication; dislike depending on sleeping pills;Willing to complete a proper sleep evaluation first;Snoring or witnessed apneas: sleep apnea screening comes first, always. SGB is not appropriate for everyone. Final eligibility is determined after specialist consultation, sleep evaluation, and medical review. Diagnosed sleep disorders and mental-health conditions remain under the care of your existing clinicians; we coordinate; we do not replace. Package timeline:Evaluation phase: consultation and structured sleep questionnaire; sleep test night (home-based or in-lab); results reviewed with your physician. Day of SGB (where appropriate): image-guided, minutes-long procedure; short observation, then same-day discharge: temporary effects such as a droopy eyelid or brief hoarseness for a few hours can occur, and the expected effects of the block. First days: normal activities usually resumed the next day; sleep pattern observed and logged. Long-term: response reviewed with your physician; follow-up continues by video after you return home.