Advice on Meralgia Paresthetica
Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes a discomforting and stinging feeling which makes the skin experience the feeling of the burning sensation. This condition affects the outer side of the thigh on either sides and is usually an indication that entails a compression of the sensory nerve in that area. When the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve which is supposed to be one of the bigger bundle of nerve fibers running to the legs gets contracted this condition occurs. There are many reasons for the occurrence of Meralgia paresthetica. The condition can take place due to the nerve getting swollen, sometimes due to injury or trauma in the particular area or trauma, or severe pressure. Incidents involving any of these causes make constrict the openings of the nerves and squeeze them thus causing the tingling like sensation to the area. If the pressure on the nerves is severe or the trauma is more than the nerve can handle then pain follows. Moreover there might be a possibility of paralysis or further dysfunction and complications that can arise in the future.
The type of treatment to ease this discomfort depends upon the amount of pressure the nerve is handling or the thigh is undergoing. Hence there will be varied types of treatment to solve the pressure. The most important thing to do is to get rid of the factor causing the contraction. You could try wearing loose clothing, restricting yourself from performing heavy activity or work that involves heavy pressure on the legs.
answered by K C