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What Causes Numbness In Right Thigh?

for the last three months I have had my right thigh go numb. originally it was when I went to the bed to lie down. Now it does it at different times of the day. I am overweight , gaining a significant amount in the last 2 months. I am 62. my name is Sara and my email is YYYY@YYYY . thank you for your time.
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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HI,
Thanks for your query.
I have read & understood your concern.
The numbness in your right thigh seems to be due to entrapment of nerve supplying the thigh. The entrapment can be at hip region/ at spinal level or may be effect of diabetic neuropathy.
- You should get investigated for weight gain ( glucose tollarance test / thyroid function test) & get proper treatment with advise of a physician) / control weight gain.. as loss of weight plays a major role in relieving pain
- Consultation of an orthopedic specialist for physical examination/ investigations ( X ray/ nerve conduction studies ).. would pin point the site of compression.
The management then can be planned according to cause( medication- NSAID drugs/ physical therapy/ to learn different stretching techniques to relieve pain/ adjusting period of rest in between working schedules )
thanks.
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What Causes Numbness In Right Thigh?

HI, Thanks for your query. I have read & understood your concern. The numbness in your right thigh seems to be due to entrapment of nerve supplying the thigh. The entrapment can be at hip region/ at spinal level or may be effect of diabetic neuropathy. - You should get investigated for weight gain ( glucose tollarance test / thyroid function test) & get proper treatment with advise of a physician) / control weight gain.. as loss of weight plays a major role in relieving pain - Consultation of an orthopedic specialist for physical examination/ investigations ( X ray/ nerve conduction studies ).. would pin point the site of compression. The management then can be planned according to cause( medication- NSAID drugs/ physical therapy/ to learn different stretching techniques to relieve pain/ adjusting period of rest in between working schedules ) thanks.