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What is the definition or description of: thigh numbness?

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Dr. Alessandra Bertolucci answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Lack of feeling: Thigh munbeness refer to a lack of feeling/ sensation in the area. Might be temporary or a permanent. You need to be examined if this is happening with no reason because might be something indication a serious condition.

Answered 11/20/2013

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See below: Numbness implies decrease or loss of sensation to light touch, pins, or vibration, and thigh numbness refers to location of loss. The most common cause may be meralgia paresthetica, involving lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, but a low back nerve compression could also be the culprit.

Answered 12/31/2017

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