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Why is the upper-front of my right leg numb?
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Likely: Nerve entrapment or injury. Also consider vitamin deficiency, diabetes or hormonal issues ie thyroid. If persists or worsens, will require physician eval possible labs and/or imaging.
Answered 12/20/2012
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