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What Causes Persistent Pain In Left Outer Thigh?

Hi about two weeks ago I felt a pain in my left outter thigh when I would walk. It felt like my bone was going to pop out recently it s been hurting consistently it s hard to walk I can t lay on it it hurts so bad and I just want to know what it could be .
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in left outer thigh . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to meralgia paresthetica . Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by tingling, numbness and burning pain in your outer thigh . Common causes of this compression include any condition that increases pressure on the groin like tight clothing, such as belts , obesity and scar tissue . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray , electromyography , nerve conduction study and nerve blockade to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may give Corticosteroid injections , tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin . In rare cases surgery can also be recommended . For now wear loose clothes .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Pain In Left Outer Thigh?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in left outer thigh . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to meralgia paresthetica . Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by tingling, numbness and burning pain in your outer thigh . Common causes of this compression include any condition that increases pressure on the groin like tight clothing, such as belts , obesity and scar tissue . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray , electromyography , nerve conduction study and nerve blockade to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may give Corticosteroid injections , tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin . In rare cases surgery can also be recommended . For now wear loose clothes . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari