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What Causes A Warm Feeling Along The Lower Leg?

Hi Doctor, Of lately i have been having a warm uncomfortable sensation along my lower left leg and i am not sure what is causing it. I always place my laptop on my laps for several hours during the day, so i am wondering if this has anything to do with this new feeling across my leg. Please help me clarify if this is a serious issue. Thank you.
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hi you seem to be having an increased pressure on the main nerve of the lower limb called the sciatic nerve which runs along the back of the thigh. On sitting for long hours this nerve can get pressed resulting in some unpleasant sensations of the leg which goes away after the pressure is relieved.This not serious and needs a better sitting posture.
Please also check if you have swelling and any dryness of the skin of the foot and nails indicative of reduced blood flow to the leg which needs to be investigated
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What Causes A Warm Feeling Along The Lower Leg?

Hi you seem to be having an increased pressure on the main nerve of the lower limb called the sciatic nerve which runs along the back of the thigh. On sitting for long hours this nerve can get pressed resulting in some unpleasant sensations of the leg which goes away after the pressure is relieved.This not serious and needs a better sitting posture. Please also check if you have swelling and any dryness of the skin of the foot and nails indicative of reduced blood flow to the leg which needs to be investigated