There are many possible causes of intercostal neuralgia in a 15-year-old girl, and its treatment includes two major parts: causative treatment and symptomatic treatment.
1. Causal treatment: common diseases that can cause intercostal neuralgia include herpes zoster, pleurisy, pneumonia, rib trauma, etc. (1) Herpes zoster can often be accompanied by herpes formation in the corresponding area.
(1) Intercostal neuralgia caused by herpes zoster is often accompanied by herpes formation in the corresponding area, and can be treated with oral or topical antiviral drugs such as acyclovir.
(2) Pleurisy and pneumonia require anti-infective treatment according to the pathogen, such as intravenous application of cefuroxime and other antibiotics.
2. Symptomatic treatment: In addition to the treatment for the cause of the disease, oral methylcobalamin and other nutritive nerve drugs can be considered to promote nerve repair.
For patients with obvious pain, oral ibuprofen or topical diclofenac sodium ointment can be considered for symptomatic pain relief.
In addition, when the patient is obviously irritable and sleep is affected, sleep-promoting drugs such as alprazolam, zopiclone, dexzopiclone, etc. can be considered under the guidance of the doctor.
Intercostal neuralgia can be caused by many reasons, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, improve the chest CT and other relevant auxiliary examinations, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment, to avoid delays in the condition.