Intercostal neuralgia is pain coming from the nerves that are present in the thoracic spine. The pain may be intermittent or constant, and typically presents either as a band-like pain wrapping along the chest and back or in a thoracic dermatomal pattern. Pain may last for a prolonged period and may continue long after the inflicting disease process has subsided.
Chest discomfort
Around the ribs
Occurs or worsens with laughing, coughing or sneezing, Occurs or worsens with deep inspiration, Occurs or worsens with exertion
Occurs or worsens when touching
or Back pain
Ribcage area on the back
Occurs or worsens by coughing or sneezing, Occurs or worsens with activity
Less than 8 weeks
common
Numbness or tingling around the ribs
common
Recent chest injury or trauma
Exercising
Pregnant
If you have Intercostal Neuralgia, then a visit to a neurologist is recommended.
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Neurologist