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Iam pregnant17week and i feel sever numbness and pain in my left thigh over the lateral and anterior area specially with long standing how can l treat?

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Dr. Linda Gromko answered

Check with doctor: There is a common condition called "meralgia paresthetica, " which results from pressure on one of the nerves which serves the thigh. Pressure caused by an enlarging belly can cause this; so can a tool belt! please verify this with your OB provider, though. Lgromkomd.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Iam pregnant17week and i feel sever numbness and pain in my left thigh over the lateral and anterior area specially with long standing how can l treat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Gromko answered

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