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What Causes Burning Sensation Between The Thigh And The Pelvic Area?
I have a burning pain just above the crease where my leg connect to the pelvis area and a little more medial. It is more superficial rather than deep but definitely below the skin. It is only on my left and comes and goes, though it has been more frequent the past few days. I ve had it for a few months.
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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It is possible that the symptoms may be due to peripheral neuropathy which refers to abnormal function of the nerves.
There are different possible causes, it may be temporary or permanent.
Causes include: (1) diabetes
(2)trauma
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(5)nerve conditions such as stroke or ms
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)infections such as shingles
(8)idiopathic- cause not known
(9)some hormonal conditions
If it is severe or persistent , you can consider seeing your doctor for assessment.
This would include inspection of the area and neurological examination
Blood tests to look for any of the above may also be needed.
The treatment would depend somewhat on the cause though there are medications that are used for nerve related pain.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the symptoms may be due to peripheral neuropathy which refers to abnormal function of the nerves.
There are different possible causes, it may be temporary or permanent.
Causes include: (1) diabetes
(2)trauma
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(5)nerve conditions such as stroke or ms
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)infections such as shingles
(8)idiopathic- cause not known
(9)some hormonal conditions
If it is severe or persistent , you can consider seeing your doctor for assessment.
This would include inspection of the area and neurological examination
Blood tests to look for any of the above may also be needed.
The treatment would depend somewhat on the cause though there are medications that are used for nerve related pain.
I hope this helps
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