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Meralgia Paresthetica

Tingling, numbness, and burning sensation in the outer part of the thigh is called Meralgia paresthetica, which is an effect of the compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Risk factors include diabetes, lead exposure, pregnancy, injury, and obesity. Phonophoresis, Physical therapy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, along with medications, can treat it.

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Why does a certain part of my skin become extremely sensitive?

Query: Hello doctor, A part of my skin has become extremely sensitive for no apparent reason. The skin does not look different at all, and it seems to literally be the skin and nothing deeper or muscular. It is an area roughly 3.9" by 3.9" on the front of my upper right thigh, the bottom of the area is aro...  Read Full »


Dr. Syed Shakeel Akthar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide a clear photograph for better understanding. With the description given it can be frictional dermatitis or tinea if it is itching. If there is no itching and only burning sensation, avoid friction of both legs by wearing suitable clothes and apply some...  Read Full »

Is it safe to use Etodolac tablets in meralgia paresthetica?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a mild localized effect of meralgia paresthetica on my left leg in the knee area with mild numbness around the localized knee area. I have had mild pain in the left leg behind the knee disk for two years. The doctor gave me Etodolac 400 mg twice a day and Pantoprazole. My total...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Etodolac is a pretty safe drug to use in normal individuals. But, people with a risk of heart disease or high blood pressure should not use this tablet. Secondly, an antacid like Pantoprazole or Rabeprazole should be used with this drug to negate the chances of acidi...  Read Full »

I am a 25-year-old male with pain in the hip and groin. What are the ways to fix it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male with no previous record of health problems. For nearly two weeks, I have been experiencing an itch on my left hip that occasionally goes into my groin area. The discomfort has subsided to a mild aching and numbness in a quarter-sized region. However, there are n...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is a neurological problem called meralgia paresthetica. This occurs due to the compression of nerves,, usually due to heavy activities and obesity. It is an entirely beginning and non-worrisome condition. I sugge...  Read Full »

I am experiencing a buzzing sensation in my thigh. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,A week ago, I started feeling a buzzing (like a mobile phone) periodically in my left thigh every two minutes. It has faded a week later now, and I never get the sensation when I am sitting and standing. But I can still faintly feel the vibrating sensation when I place weight on it, like w...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a feeling of vibrating sensation periodically in your left thigh while taking a step. But, according to the clinical features you are suffering from, you may suffer from meralgia...  Read Full »

Why is my scalp tender?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from localized tenderness in scalp. I also have left thigh numbness. My doctor diagnosed it as mild meralgia paresthetica. He prescribed Pregabalin, but I did not take due to concern of dizziness and drowsiness. I always have a fear that antidepressant medicine can cause ca...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for giving such an elaborate information and history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Scalp tenderness is a common symptom of migraine headache. It can be associated with hemicranial headache or it can be a sole symptom of migraine. Though ther...  Read Full »

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