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What causes upper legs, between knees and thighs to be numb?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See neurologist: You may have a condition known as meralgia parastetica. See a neurologist for evaluation and treatment.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

What causes upper legs, between knees and thighs to be numb?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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