Patient's question:
My father-in-law always feels some pain in his ribs and doesn't know what's wrong. Hello, how can you identify costochondritis?Doctor's answer:
Intercostal neuralgia is easily confused with the pain of angina pectoris and pulmonary diseases. Intercostal neuralgia usually lasts only a few seconds, like a needle prick, and the pain is related to breathing. In contrast, heart pain generally lasts for three to five minutes and is often triggered by fatigue, excitement, or anger. The pain of pulmonary diseases is often accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and phlegm. Additionally, in daily life, patients should maintain a balanced nutritional intake, engage in aerobic exercises to strengthen their bodies, and keep a cheerful mood to enhance their physical fitness and accelerate recovery.