Patient's question:
When stretching, there's a bit of pain in the area where the two ribs are. Later, I went to see a doctor, who said it was intercostal neuralgia. Is intercostal neuralgia serious?Doctor's answer:
First, intercostal neuralgia is a disease with a particularly unclear etiology. However, if intercostal neuralgia reappears, it is essential to pay attention to the possibility of shingles transmission. It is recommended to visit a neurology department for follow-up promptly. Antiviral medications can be used to alleviate the symptoms, and medications that stabilize nerve cell function can also be considered. If the pain is particularly severe, pain relievers can be used as well. This disease itself is not particularly serious, but a small number of people may experience permanent intercostal neuralgia.