Burning or numb patch on the outer thigh

Overview

Tight belts make it worse.

Weight loss helps.

When to get medical care

Causes

Caused by nerve compression.

OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause burning or numb patch on the outer thigh. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

• Numb or burning outer thigh (meralgia paresthetica)Often treated at home

  A pinched skin nerve that causes burning, tingling, or numbness on the outer thigh.

What you can do at home

• Loosen clothing.

Medicines

Pain medicines or injection.

At the doctor

Diagnosed by exam.

Questions you may be asked

• Clothing

The exam

A nerve exam.

Tests

• Nerve test

Prevention

Loose clothes.

• Healthy weight

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