Meralgia paresthetica

Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by tingling, numbness and burning pain in the outer thigh. These symptoms may become worse after walking or standing. The condition generally only affects one side of the body, although both sides may be involved in up to 20% of cases. Meralgia paresthetica is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (a sensory nerve to the skin on the outer thigh). This may be associated with a variety of causes such as tight clothing, obesity, and/or pregnancy. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person and may include medications to manage pain. In most cases, conservative treatment by wearing looser clothing and/or losing weight generally resolves symptoms.

Also known as: Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, bernhardt's paresthesia, bernhardt-rot syndrome, compression of lateral cutaneous femoral nerve of thigh, entrapment of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh, lateral cutaneous femoral nerve of thigh syndrome, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment, meralgia paraesthetica familial (type)

11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Meralgia paresthetica itself.