What to do about intercostal neuralgia after lung surgery

Intercostal neuralgia after lung surgery is mainly closely related to nerve injury, and further treatment mainly includes oral medication, closed treatment and physical therapy. 1. Oral medication: Oral painkillers, such as ibuprofen, can be taken for severe pain, and nerve-nourishing drugs, such as methylcobalamin, can be applied. 2. Closure therapy: If the pain is intolerable, local closure (a mixture of lidocaine, glucocorticoids and saline) can be used. 3. Physiotherapy: Mostly through deep heat therapy, etc., to promote local blood circulation, which will help the aseptic inflammation subside. Intercostal neuralgia is a common complication after lung surgery. Most of them can be recovered gradually, and if they are not relieved all the time, they need to consult a doctor for observation and standardized treatment under the guidance of a clinician.