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I Have A Pain In My Upper Thigh What Should I Do

'Skinny jeans' linked to nerve pain

June 08, 2009
Super-tight "skinny jeans" may be a hip fashion statement, but doctors are finding they also can be a cause of nerve problems in the legs of wearers.  Experts say tight denim pants can cause a temporary bout of a nerve condition called meralgia paresthetica, also known as “tingling thigh syndrome.” The condition occurs when constant pressure cuts off the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, causing a numb, tingling, or burning sensation along the thigh. This condition is usually seen in people ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Referred Pain and Osteoarthritis
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...can my doctor be right?   Sometimes we experience pain in a part of the body that is not the... Read more »

Health Guide

Sciatica: What is it?
“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome Exercises
...standing position and then bend your knees slightly so that you are in a squat. Rest your forearms on your thighs close to your knees, grasping your opposite wrist for stability if necessary.... Read more »
Sample Exercises: Stretching Exercises
...3 to 5 times at each session. Slowly stretch into the desired position, as far as possible without pain, and hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. Relax, then repeat, trying to stretch... Read more »
Liposuction Lessons
...After the operation, patients may experience swelling, bleeding, bruising, numbness, tingling, and pain that can last for up to a few weeks. Having a sculpted body doesn't come cheap, either.... Read more »
Your First Gynecologist Visit
...of these things can cloud the test results, especially the Pap smear. Of course, if she is having pain or foul-smelling discharge, she should be seen right away, regardless of any of the above,"... Read more »

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...itching and scaly patches in psoriasis as well as the pain, swelling and stiffness of joints in... Read more »

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...For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection (lasting more than... Read more »

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...reduce common side effects such as fever and pain (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen). Consult... Read more »

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