Intercostal neuralgia does not exist five major symptoms, the main manifestation of semi-circular radiating sharp pain, paroxysmal intensification, often with a feeling of banding, in coughing, sneezing can be exacerbated.
Intercostal neuralgia is a paroxysmal or persistent pain in the area innervated by one or several intercostal nerves, mainly characterized by pain radiating along the intercostal nerves, semi-circular radiating sharp pain, paroxysmal exacerbation, which can be intensified by coughing and sneezing, and often a feeling of banding. Skin sensation is hypersensitive or reduced, rib edge pressure pain, the affected part of the spinous process can be induced when percussion electric shock-like pain.
Intercostal neuralgia should be treated in time, daily attention to rest, enhance personal resistance, pay attention to nutritional health, avoid spicy and stimulating food.
Intercostal neuralgia can be caused by herpes zoster, thoracic spine tuberculosis and other primary diseases, the patient should seek timely medical treatment, in controlling the symptoms while actively treating the primary disease.