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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Burning Sensation In The Thighs

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017

Question: I have dull, achy and sometimes almost burning sensation in the back of my thighs, particularly when sitting for any length of time at a desk or on a plane or in a car, particularly when driving. It's been going on probably for years. I don't know that it is worse. It is also sometimes on the outside of my lower legs above the ankles.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nerve compression by sitting

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.

What you are describing happens because of the nerve compression while you sit. Some people have a certain structure of the muscles of the thighs that when they sit the nerve that goes between the muscles get compressed and the person starts feeling numbness or pain. If people stay sat for long enough, everyone may have it, but just some people have it more.

So yes, taking an analgesic and relieving the pressure (so walking around) makes it better.

Hope this is helpful and answers your question.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

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