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What Causes Burning Sensation On Thighs?

I get this burning sensation on the front of my right thigh . It tends to happen if I am on my feet or in a standing position for a longer period of time like cooking or shopping It goes away it seems if I sit down, or just take the pressure off by lifting the leg up out of the standing position. It seems to be happening more often. I would say that it started about a year ago. More at night time. Less sensation at the affected portion
Mon, 25 May 2015
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hi i did review your condition.
This condition is known as meralgia parasthetica.
There is burning pain on front and lateral of thighs due to compression of nerves as they come out of abdomen into your thigh fascia. It can be relieved by wearing loose clothing and avoiding pressure on legs.
If not relieved after these measures, you can get evaluated for diabetes which can cause this condition by measuring blood sugar values and by MRI scan to see why your nerve is being compressed. In severe cases local steroid injection or superficial surgery is needed to relieve pressure over nerves.
I hope this helps
Let me know if you have any more questions or concerns.
Wish you all the best.
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What Causes Burning Sensation On Thighs?

hi i did review your condition. This condition is known as meralgia parasthetica. There is burning pain on front and lateral of thighs due to compression of nerves as they come out of abdomen into your thigh fascia. It can be relieved by wearing loose clothing and avoiding pressure on legs. If not relieved after these measures, you can get evaluated for diabetes which can cause this condition by measuring blood sugar values and by MRI scan to see why your nerve is being compressed. In severe cases local steroid injection or superficial surgery is needed to relieve pressure over nerves. I hope this helps Let me know if you have any more questions or concerns. Wish you all the best.