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What Causes Lack Of Sensation Around Knee And Lower Thigh?
Question: Sensation around the area of my right knee and lower thigh is less then rest of my body. Why is this
Brief Answer:
Probably first stage of Meralgia Parenthetica.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The area of your body you describe, is supplied by femoral cutaneous nerve. When this nerve is damaged or is strangled during its path, the result is Meralgia Parenthetica, that may start first as lowering of sensitivity and later as pain felt in that area. The cause may be overweight, tight clothes, trauma etc. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Probably first stage of Meralgia Parenthetica.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The area of your body you describe, is supplied by femoral cutaneous nerve. When this nerve is damaged or is strangled during its path, the result is Meralgia Parenthetica, that may start first as lowering of sensitivity and later as pain felt in that area. The cause may be overweight, tight clothes, trauma etc. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Please can you advice what is the cure for this. I am overweight.
Brief Answer:
Treatment options.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking again. Treatment options are: loosing weight, wearing loose clothes, no belt at all. If you start to experience pain, NSAID drugs may help. In advanced stages Pregabalin is used. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Treatment options.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking again. Treatment options are: loosing weight, wearing loose clothes, no belt at all. If you start to experience pain, NSAID drugs may help. In advanced stages Pregabalin is used. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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