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...
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