What is an intercostal nerve block?
An intercostal nerve block is a medical injection that helps to relieve the pain in the chest area caused by a herpes zoster infection (or “shingles”) or a surgical incision. Intercostal nerves are located under each rib. When one of these nerves or the tissue around it gets irritated or inflamed, it can cause pain. A steroid medication and local anesthetic injected under the rib can help reduce the inflammation and lessen the pain. Consult Dr. Naga Deepak Nookala, best doctors for nerve blocks in Rajahmundry at pain management clinics.
How is the intercostal nerve block process is done?
- Insert a thin needle under your rib and inject anesthetic
- Use x-ray guidance to insert a second needle and inject a steroid pain medication
- Usually, the procedure takes less than 30 minutes, and you can go home the same day.
What are the risks?
The risk of complication from an intercostal nerve block is very low and rare. Though, there could be bruising or soreness at the injection site. Serious complications, including infection, collapsed lung, nerve damage and bleeding, are uncommon.
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