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What Causes Numbness On The Left Thigh?

in the top of my left thigh, I have a numbing sensation that has a couple of very sensitive spots to touch. occasionally I have a stabbing pain in the sensitive spots like someone sticking a needle or knife point in my thigh. should I worry and see a doctor or will it go away
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Hello,

In absence of any trauma or injury, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:

1. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc.

2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels

3. Altered blood sugar levels

4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status.

5. Peripheral neuropathy.

Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation. Physiotherapy exercises will also be helpful.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Numbness On The Left Thigh?

Hello, In absence of any trauma or injury, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc. 2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels 3. Altered blood sugar levels 4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status. 5. Peripheral neuropathy. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation. Physiotherapy exercises will also be helpful. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon