A member asked:

I have numbeness inmy outer side of right thigh. can u tell me what is the problem. it gets better when i give it hot water treatment?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See below: Might be related to low back disease. The increased blood flow from hot water treatments may be the reason you fell better. Symptoms like these are best determined by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on the findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Answered 11/4/2012

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Common: This is common and has to do with compression of the lateral cataneous nerve to this area. It can be related to obesity in some cases.

Answered 11/4/2012

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