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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Thigh?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Question: I have a burning sensation on the outside of my left thigh. My skin and leg are numb to the the touch. It comes and goes

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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nerve conduction studies.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

The symptoms which you are mentioned are suggestive of Meralgia paresthetica.I would suggest you to get a 'Nerve conduction studies' of lower limbs.
Further, weight loss is advised in obese individuals.Also, tight fitting cloths should be avoided.

Meanwhile, a pregabalin and methylcobalamin combination may be started.
MEDICINES SHOULD BE TAKEN IN GUIDANCE ONLY.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Thigh?

Brief Answer: Nerve conduction studies. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. The symptoms which you are mentioned are suggestive of Meralgia paresthetica.I would suggest you to get a 'Nerve conduction studies' of lower limbs. Further, weight loss is advised in obese individuals.Also, tight fitting cloths should be avoided. Meanwhile, a pregabalin and methylcobalamin combination may be started. MEDICINES SHOULD BE TAKEN IN GUIDANCE ONLY. Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)