How does costal neuralgia do

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Intercostal neuralgia is caused by intercostal nerve stimulation. The most common is sequela of herpes zoster. Spinal injury and local compression can lead to intercostal neuralgia attack. Some inflammation or some lesions invading intercostal nerve roots can also lead to intercostal neuralgia attack. Let me learn from you today.

How does costal neuralgia do

First: at present, the treatment mainly includes drug treatment, such as carbamazepine and neurotrophic drugs. Some traditional Chinese medicines also have effects. They can also be used for acupuncture, physiotherapy, drug blocking and fumigation

Second, there is no specific drug for intercostal neuralgia at present. Some anti-inflammatory analgesics such as Fenbid and voltalin can be taken as appropriate. However, long-term use of such drugs can cause gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even peptic ulcer. Some people also have liver, kidney function and blood system damage, Therefore, it is not suitable for long-term use. Nerve block therapy is effective in the treatment of intercostal neuralgia. If it is treated properly, it will often achieve satisfactory results. You may as well go to the pain department of the hospital for this treatment

Third: intercostal neuralgia can be diagnosed according to symptoms, and ordinary X-ray film is only useful for differential diagnosis. It is necessary to take chest X-ray, thoracolumbar X-ray and lumbar puncture for secondary intercostal neuralgia. In addition, B-ultrasound and ECG examination are needed to exclude liver and gallbladder, cardiovascular and lung diseases.

matters needing attention

It is important to treat it, but it is also beneficial to prevent the recurrence of intercostal neuralgia by avoiding excessive fatigue, catching cold and proper physical exercise