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What Would Cause Intermittent Sharp Very Painful Burning Pain In A Spot Inside Of Upper Thigh?
Question: Experiencing from time to time sharp very painful burning pain in spot inside of upper thigh around 5 inches below Groin . Woke me from sleep once and when I was alking another time. What’s your opinion. Am male 76
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: Peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sharp burning pain on the inside of upper thigh is likely neuropathic pain affecting the femoral nerve. There can be several causes like diabetes, hypothyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency, nerve entrapment, underlying hematoma(especially if you are on anticoagulants/antiplatelets) etc.
A detailed physical examination, nerve conduction study, and ultrasound of the upper thigh (if needed), blood sugar and vitamin B12 levels, thyroid function test are recommended at this point. So, please be advised to follow up with your primary provider.
Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain. You can also apply capsaicin cream on the affected area for pain relief.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible diagnosis: Peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sharp burning pain on the inside of upper thigh is likely neuropathic pain affecting the femoral nerve. There can be several causes like diabetes, hypothyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency, nerve entrapment, underlying hematoma(especially if you are on anticoagulants/antiplatelets) etc.
A detailed physical examination, nerve conduction study, and ultrasound of the upper thigh (if needed), blood sugar and vitamin B12 levels, thyroid function test are recommended at this point. So, please be advised to follow up with your primary provider.
Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain. You can also apply capsaicin cream on the affected area for pain relief.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I recently had an abdominal aneurysm repaired by placement of s stent. The surgeon inserted the stent thru incisions in the Groin area. Is it possible I have leakage occuring causing the burning pain that occurs. The pain is not constant. It has occurred several times now and diminishes and goes away in a minute or two. Do you suggest I go back to the thoracic surgeon I used for him to check it out.
Brief Answer:
Please follow up with your thoracic surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Given tumour history of femoral artery access, hematoma formation is a definite consideration.
You need to undergo evaluation by thoracic surgeon/primary provider at the earliest.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Please follow up with your thoracic surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Given tumour history of femoral artery access, hematoma formation is a definite consideration.
You need to undergo evaluation by thoracic surgeon/primary provider at the earliest.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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