How to treat intercostal neuralgia for 5 years?

Patient's question:

Intercostal neuralgia for 5 years, only recently diagnosed with intercostal neuralgia. Now, when the pain comes, I can't even breathe. If I breathe, it gets worse. The duration of the pain is getting longer and longer! But if I don't breathe for a long time, my body will also be affected! In need of help: I want to know, what can cause intercostal neuralgia! If it's not treated for a long time, what other diseases can it lead to?

Doctor's answer:

Intercostal neuralgia, use carbamazepine, indomethacin, phenylephrine tablets, etc. to relieve symptoms. Symptomatic treatment is sufficient. Combine acupuncture, Xiaoyao pills, etc. Maintain a proper diet, pay attention to rest, and take digestive vitamins. Specific treatment should follow the clinical diagnosis of the physician. There are many treatment methods for this disease, but due to different patient conditions, the treatment methods will vary. Therefore, patients need to seek professional medical examination as soon as possible for detailed diagnosis to achieve symptomatic treatment.

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