May 26, 2012
Topics A-Z Pain Possible Intercostal Neuritis in a teenager with scoliosis
Possible Intercostal Neuritis in a teenager with scoliosis |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I bent over trying to pick something off the floor, as I came back up I had a sudden pain underneath my right shoulder blade. The pain is very intense and has also made it difficult for me to breathe as every time I inhale I experience pain. The pain is around my back and the inside of my right rib cage. When I breathe in it feels as if something is grasping the area tightly. What is wrong with me? Dear Emma: It is possible that the pain that you are experiencing is related with your previous history of scoliosis. Intercostal Neuritis is not a serious condition but very annoying indeed and slow healing. By a spasm or a direct trauma the intercostal muscles and nerves got injured, and that’s why you are feeling that stabbing pain every time you take a deep breath, sneeze or cough. The suggested strategy would be: please, try to be patient and do not expect an overnight improvement, take anti-inflammatory medication (“Aleve”, “Motrin”), and also Vitamin B12 supplement. Local moist heat helps to ease the pain. Try to avoid activities that worsen the pain. Also try to get a reevaluation by your orthopedic surgeon. |
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