Intercostal nerve syndrome: A rare condition where abdominal nerves become trapped in the abdominal muscle (rectus abdominis) which causes pain in the abdominal wall. Excessive physical stress or pregnancy can cause the condition. The condition may be short lived or may be chronic and require surgical or other intervention. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Intercostal nerve syndrome is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Intercostal nerve syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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