What Does Burning Sensation In Groin And Legs Area Suggest?

Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2015

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Question : Yes, My left thigh from my need cap to almost to my groining my leg burns and it feels like it is either num or asleep. Also, my left side i get a pain going up my back side when standing for a long period of time.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to burning sensati

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to burning sensation, numbness and pain in your thigh and leg.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common.
Colour Doppler study of lower limb will help in diagnosis.

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