What is chest neuralgia?

Thoracic neuralgia is a severe pain that spreads throughout the nerve trunk and its endings. Experts identify several main causes of this problem, among which are compression of the nerves, as well as their irritation. In addition, chest neuralgia can also occur due to various kinds of mechanical injuries, disturbances in the work of the central nervous system itself, and infectious diseases. Often, the appearance of the disease provokes a reduced immunity.

What is neuralgia, and what are its symptoms

The development of this kind of disease is often accompanied by quite sharp pains in the chest area. It is noteworthy that unpleasant sensations can intensify with inhalation / exhalation or a sharp change in body position. Nerves in this area are known to have a large number of branches. That is why often patients complain of concomitant pain in the heart or shoulder blades. Very often, chest neuralgia is mistaken for heart pain. The main difference in this case, experts consider the fact that the intensity of pain in neuralgia depends on movements in the chest, therefore, it is almost impossible to remove it with nitroglycerin. On the other hand, in the case of a heart attack, as a rule, there are also unpleasant sensations, as with the diagnosis of "chest neuralgia." That is why experts strongly recommend not to try to be treated independently, but to undergo a detailed examination.

Treatment

As noted above, the correct diagnosis can only be made

qualified doctor, but only after a detailed examination. As preventive measures, as a rule, massages, physiotherapy exercises, as well as manual therapy are prescribed.

Of course, when diagnosing this disease, you can not do without medical treatment. The main purpose of the drugs used is to eliminate symptoms (pain and discomfort), as well as to eliminate the cause of nerve injury.

In the early days, doctors most often recommend bed rest and only complete rest to their patients, and it’s better to lie on a hard surface. In addition, sedatives and painkillers are prescribed to reduce pain. Physiotherapy procedures are also very effective (for example, acupuncture, warming, etc.).

Folk remedies

In some cases, chest neuralgia is treatable through the use of alternative recipes. However, it should be noted that without timely consultation with a doctor, resorting to traditional medicine is not recommended. Ointments and compresses based on beeswax have proven themselves excellently. They contribute not only to the almost complete removal of pain, but also eliminate the inflammatory processes in the body. Others are helped by special pepper patches along with various painkillers. They can be purchased at almost every pharmacy.