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What Causes Persistent Burning And Tingling Sensation In Outer Thigh?

I have numbness in my outer thigh...I constantly itch my thigh. When I sleep at night, the itching wakes me up, the burning and tingling sensation is driving me crazy. When I m at work at standing at the desk, I can feel the burning, tingly, itchy sensation. What can this possibly be?
posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent burning and tingling sensation in outer thigh . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes or transient ischemic attack . I would suggest you to put your legs in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , eat healthy and do light exercise . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan MRI and physical examination of thigh and spine and treat it accordingly .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Burning And Tingling Sensation In Outer Thigh?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent burning and tingling sensation in outer thigh . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes or transient ischemic attack . I would suggest you to put your legs in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , eat healthy and do light exercise . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan MRI and physical examination of thigh and spine and treat it accordingly . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari