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What Does Numbness On The Thigh Near The Knee Suggest?
Posted on
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Thu, 21 May 2015
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Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Question : small area on right thigh above knee numb
Brief Answer:
Does the area have lighter skin tone?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Numbness in the area, suggests possible neural damage.
2. Is there any area of decreased pigmentation or any recent injury around the area. Look for any whitish patch/ lighter skin area at the area of numbness.
3. If there is no lighter skin area, possible neuropathy needs to be thought of.
4. Vitamin B deficiency could be the cause of neuropathy, if no associated chronic diseases are present. Take Vit B12, Vit B6 supplements.
However, if there is lighter skin area, then biopsy is necessary from the area. Meet your doctor for biopsy. If no lighter skin area, nutritional supplements will be helpful. Have good hydration (atleast 4-6 liters of water per day)
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Does the area have lighter skin tone?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Numbness in the area, suggests possible neural damage.
2. Is there any area of decreased pigmentation or any recent injury around the area. Look for any whitish patch/ lighter skin area at the area of numbness.
3. If there is no lighter skin area, possible neuropathy needs to be thought of.
4. Vitamin B deficiency could be the cause of neuropathy, if no associated chronic diseases are present. Take Vit B12, Vit B6 supplements.
However, if there is lighter skin area, then biopsy is necessary from the area. Meet your doctor for biopsy. If no lighter skin area, nutritional supplements will be helpful. Have good hydration (atleast 4-6 liters of water per day)
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Since this was so sudden I wonder since I fell asleep on the couch last night could it be result on non-movement for several hours and will the feeling come back.
No discoloration and area is just above knee up thigh about six inches and only on top moving to right side of thigh about 1/4 way around thigh.
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Since this was so sudden I wonder since I fell asleep on the couch last night could it be result on non-movement for several hours and will the feeling come back.
No discoloration and area is just above knee up thigh about six inches and only on top moving to right side of thigh about 1/4 way around thigh.
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Nerve compression can cause numbness.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for replying.
Compression of the nerve due to abnormal position could be the cause. If this is the case, yes it will recover. Maybe, it might take a day or two. Take nutritional supplements, protein rich diet along with good hydration. It should be alright.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Nerve compression can cause numbness.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for replying.
Compression of the nerve due to abnormal position could be the cause. If this is the case, yes it will recover. Maybe, it might take a day or two. Take nutritional supplements, protein rich diet along with good hydration. It should be alright.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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