Why Do I Have Tingling Sensation And Numbness On The Outside Of My Right Thigh?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jul 2018

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Question : I have tingling, numbness on the outside of my right thigh. Also, it hurts sometimes when I touch it. I have had this for some time.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This symptom may be due to compression of femoral nerve called as meralgia parenthetical.
You should get examined by a neurologist.
Get a nerve conduction testing for femoral nerve study.
Avoid wearing tight clothes, belt, jeans at waist.
Pregabalin is gabapentin with methylcobalamin can be taken for relief.
Is there any back pain?
Is there any history of diabetes, hypothyroidism?

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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