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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation In Leg?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Question: My son is on board a training vessel in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is having numbness and an extreme burning sensation in the upper quad of his right leg. Yesterday, after he stood up, he had to sit right back down because of the pain. What are your recommendations?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
There can be couple of differential diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your history there can be some differential diagnosis,

There can be involvement of lateral fibular [peroneal] nerve which may lead to leg numbness and burning sensation.
EMG-NCV [NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY] will help in diagnosis.

Another possibility of muscle spasm leading to sudden onset of symptoms.
So I will recommend Clinical examination and muscle relaxant if required will help him.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation In Leg?

Brief Answer: There can be couple of differential diagnosis Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be some differential diagnosis, There can be involvement of lateral fibular [peroneal] nerve which may lead to leg numbness and burning sensation. EMG-NCV [NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY] will help in diagnosis. Another possibility of muscle spasm leading to sudden onset of symptoms. So I will recommend Clinical examination and muscle relaxant if required will help him. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.