How to Treat Meralgia Paresthetica
Meralgia Paresthetica may not be one of those issues that we normally think about on a daily basis, but a continuous burning sensation in the thigh may be more serious than we can imagine and can lead to further complications if not treated properly. When the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in the outer thigh is compressed, one can be said of suffering from meralgia paresthetica.
Due to that specific nerve being compressed, the brain receives signals of pain in an unusual manner, which is why that affected area may have heightened sensitivity and out of the normal feelings. In most cases, there are no particular treatments required, but few simple changes like wearing loose clothing may do the trick, but not diagnosing it may lead to serious pain and permanent damage like paralysis.
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Symptoms of Meralgia Paresthetica
Anything from heightened sensation in the thigh, abnormal pains and tingling along with numbness and the inability to touch or even a burning feeling are all symptoms of Meralgia Paresthetica. It is very rare that you may feel all of these things on both sides of the body and are usually found on just one. The pain can also extend to the knees and buttocks in extreme cases -
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Causes of Meralgia Paresthetica
This condition is normally caused by pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Pressure on that nerve may or may not be caused by tight clothing along with swelling or injury to that specific place. Normally, this can be treated by wearing loose clothing, but not willing to treat it may just increase the pressure even further and cause a lot of problems. -
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Treatment of Meralgia Paresthetica
Most cases do not require any serious treatment and will heal overtime, but this can only be determined by medical practitioners who know your medical background. Getting an opinion from other doctors is highly recommended as well.
Losing weight and avoiding specific strenuous physical activity may be recommended by the doctor and this should be followed through with dedication as it is the best thing to do along with have a wide range of health benefits as well. If this condition seems to continue and is not getting better from making a few changes in your lifestyle, other medical treatments such as surgery to free the compressed nerve may be required. Corticosteroid shots to relieve the swelling around the affected area may also come into play along with a number of medications to help the pain and swelling.
