Intercostal neuralgia pain time is mainly related to the cause of the disease, the severity of the degree of treatment, there may be pain for about half a month, or may last for several years. Intercostal neuralgia may be related to viral infections, rib lesions, thoracic spine tuberculosis, tumors, etc. It mainly manifests itself in the intercostal area, radiating pain to other parts, stinging or burning pain pain aggravated by coughing, and the duration of the pain varies due to the different causes of the disease. Viral infection caused by the pain may be three or five days can be self-healing, if the viral infection for a longer period of time, the pain time along with the prolongation of the intercostal neuralgia caused by disease, lesions or tumors, etc., the duration of most of the disease related to the disease, if the disease is effectively controlled, the pain will be relieved. Intercostal neuralgia does not have a specific how long it will hurt, need to occur according to their own situation, if the pain persists should seek medical attention.