Symptoms of intercostal neuritis

The symptoms of intercostal neuritis are a very common disease in daily life. It not only causes great harm to the patient's physical health, but also seriously affects their normal life and work. Therefore, it is particularly important to find a scientific and effective treatment method. The symptoms of intercostal neuritis generally include decreased sense of touch, muscle spasms, increased pain, etc. If related symptoms appear, you need to seek medical treatment promptly.

1. Symptoms of intercostal neuritis

Intercostal neuritis refers to painful lumps and tenderness over the costal cartilages. Also known as Tietze's disease. It is more common in people aged 20 to 40 years old, often at the junction of the 2nd or 3rd costal cartilage and the sternum, and occasionally at other ribs or sternoclavicular joints. The pain is distributed along the course of the intercostal nerves and sometimes radiates along the intercostal spaces. Patients with a long course of illness may have decreased tactile sensation in the intercostal skin and signs of muscle stiffness, spasm or contracture. Apart from this, there are not many positive signs. Treatment should identify the primary lesion and adopt appropriate treatment methods. You can use medication, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, etc. Massage is clinically effective in treating intercostal neuralgia caused by thoracic vertebrae injury or degeneration. This type of patient often has abnormal position of the thoracic spine joints. After correction through thoracic spine reduction technique, the pain can be significantly relieved. Diseases in the thoracic spine should be treated promptly to avoid secondary intercostal neuralgia. Seated workers should pay attention to their posture and avoid fatigue.

1. If the patient has been ill for a long time, the tactile sensation of the intercostal skin will weaken, and the muscles will become stiff or spasmodic.

2. When the patient feels pain, he or she will feel a tingling sensation along a certain intercostal nerve. The pain will be more intense when coughing, sneezing or taking a deep breath.

3. The range of pain is also in the intercostal nerve release area where the lesion occurs, usually more between the 5th to 9th ribs on one side of the ribs. As mentioned above, the side of the spine, armpits and chest are all tender points. Generally, the tender points are fixed, especially the starting point of the lateral cutaneous nerve, which will feel particularly painful when pressed.

4. When patients undergo X-ray examinations and other related examinations, generally no abnormalities are found.

5. Through B-ultrasound, electrocardiogram and other examinations, cardiovascular, lung diseases and some other injuries can be ruled out before determining whether it is rib neuralgia based on the symptoms.

2. Treatment Methods

1. Push the thoracic spine with your fingers for 5 minutes, using slight force at a frequency of 60 times per minute.

2. Pinch the body of the antihelix for 5 minutes with slight force, at a frequency of 90 times per minute.

3. Rub your breasts with a stick for 5 minutes, using light force, at a frequency of 90 times per minute.

Note:

Avoid eating spicy food. When pain occurs, you should rest in bed.