Intercostal neuralgia is a nerve pain that occurs around the ribs. Numerous nerves run from the spinal cord and along the spaces between the ribs to the front of the body. Intercostal neuralgia occurs due to irritation of the intercostal nerves. The pain may make breathing difficult or uncomfortable. Some of the symptoms of intercostal neuralgia incude left side pain, left sided back pain, episodic pain, tingling and numbness. There may be intercostals muscle paralysis, muscle atrophy and loss of appetite. Accurate diagnosis is very important because this symptom occurring on the left side of the body could signify angina (heart pain). It could also indicate pleurisy on either side.

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