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What Causes Numbness In The Thigh?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Dec 2016
Question: I have had numbness a couple of times in the past several weeks in my right thigh just above my right knee. It lasts for about 10 minutes.
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Localised numbness in the thigh is a sign of some compression in the lower

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,
Localised numbness in the thigh is a sign of some compression in the lower lumbar spine.
Please consult your doctor about this.
Meanwhile take a tablet containing B1, B6, B12 and one of Pre-Gabapentin 75.
This should help.
You can revert back. Regards
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What Causes Numbness In The Thigh?

Brief Answer: Localised numbness in the thigh is a sign of some compression in the lower Detailed Answer: Hi welcome to HCM, Localised numbness in the thigh is a sign of some compression in the lower lumbar spine. Please consult your doctor about this. Meanwhile take a tablet containing B1, B6, B12 and one of Pre-Gabapentin 75. This should help. You can revert back. Regards