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Numbness In Right Thigh With A Burning Sensation. Which Specialist Should I Refer To?
Question: There is numbness in my right thigh with a burning sensation at times when standing
Which specialist should I go to ?
Which specialist should I go to ?
Brief Answer:
You should see a Neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
These symptoms are suggestive of meralgia paresthetica. In this condition, the nerve supplying the skin over the outer aspect/front of thigh gets affected, which leads to burning, tingling and numbness.
You should see a neurologist for evaluation and confirmation of the diagnosis.
Treatment is with medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin, and the condition improves in a few weeks.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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You should see a Neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
These symptoms are suggestive of meralgia paresthetica. In this condition, the nerve supplying the skin over the outer aspect/front of thigh gets affected, which leads to burning, tingling and numbness.
You should see a neurologist for evaluation and confirmation of the diagnosis.
Treatment is with medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin, and the condition improves in a few weeks.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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