Intercostal pain - Intercostal pains

The main causes of intercostal pain include: intercostal neuralgia, rib fractures, strains and tears of the intercostal muscles, herpes zoster infections and inflammation of the rib cartilages.
The characteristics of the painful sensation - such as intensity or duration - vary according to the underlying morbid condition.
Therapy also depends on this; therefore, each patient must undergo a thorough medical check-up, useful to understand the exact origin of the symptoms.