Meralgia

Meralgia Paraesthetica
Meralgia paraesthetica is a neurological (nerve) condition that causes pain in the outer thigh. It is caused by compression of a nerve called the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh.

Meralgia paresthetica: Entrapment or pinching of the nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve becomes entrapped as it passes under the ligament of the groin.

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What is meralgia paresthetica?
Meralgia paresthetica is an entrapment or "pinching" of the nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh.

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Usually, meralgia paresthetica will resolve itself spontaneously or with lifestyle modifications such as wearing loose clothing.

Symptoms of MERALGIA PARESTHETICA
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A painful, burning sensation on the outer side of the thigh may mean that one of the large sensory nerves to your legs--the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN)--is being compressed. This condition is known as meralgia paresthetica (me-ral'-gee-a ...

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Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by tingling, numbness and burning pain in the outer part of your thigh. The condition is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous ...

Meralgia Paresthetica. An uncommon nerve condition, meralgia paresthetic is characterized by numbness, pain, tingling, or burning on the front and side of the thigh.

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Thigh tingling need not be multiple sclerosis: There is a fairly common nerve condition called meralgia paresthetica that typically results in symptoms such as thigh tingling or thigh numbness.

Meralgia paresthetica occurs when the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh becomes irritated. This condition is seen most commonly in pregnancy, in people wearing tight clothes, or in people with diabetes.

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