{"id":19920,"date":"2022-03-22T16:16:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T15:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stimcareonline.com\/?p=19920"},"modified":"2024-08-28T17:42:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:42:39","slug":"nevralgie-intercostale-quest-ce-que-cest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/nevralgie-intercostale-quest-ce-que-cest\/","title":{"rendered":"Intercostal neuralgia, what is it?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is intercostal neuralgia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The thoracic cage contains 24 nerves that run along the ribs. These intercostal nerves control the intercostal and abdominal wall muscles. A false move, a heavy cough or, more simply, stress - any of these situations can be the cause of a inflammation<\/mark><\/strong> of one or more intercostal nerves. Movements become complicated and painful, and simple, natural gestures such as sneezing, yawning or coughing cause considerable suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pain<\/mark><\/strong> being relatively high, it quickly arouses fears of a cardiac or pulmonary accident. Immediate treatment at the first sign of a heart or lung attack can help to avert any risk to patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What causes intercostal neuralgia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Intercostal neuralgia can, of course, be caused by a shock or blow to the thorax. A cracked or fractured rib, a torn or strained muscle - these injuries directly affect the intercostal nerves. But sometimes identifying the cause<\/mark><\/strong> is less obvious, particularly during pregnancy. Hormonal change, coupled with an enlarged rib cage, can lead to acute intercostal pain<\/mark><\/strong>. Osteoarthritis can also cause damage to the nerves in the thoracic cavity. Here again, a quick consultation with a doctor will clearly identify the source of the pathology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to recognize intercostal neuralgia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main symptom<\/mark><\/strong> is pain. It is generally located along the rib and can radiate as far as the back. It becomes more intense with certain movements, with or without effort. Anodyne reflexes become extremely painful and unpleasant<\/mark><\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n