Meralgia Paresthetica Index

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Meralgia paresthetica is an entrapment or "pinching" of the nerve (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. Pressure on the nerve can result in burning, pain, and numbness on the outer or front part of the thigh. Causes usually include conditions associated with enlargement of the belly such as obesity and pregnancy. Treatment usually involves addressing the underlying cause but can also be treated by local cortisone injection and in rare cases surgical release of the nerve.