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  1. Medical News Today
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    Outer thigh pain: Causes, treatment, and exercises

    • Outer thigh pain can result from nerve compression, soft tissue damage, arthritis, and other causes. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for outer thigh pain, as well as some stret… See more

    Meralgia Paresthetica

    Meralgia paresthetica can cause a painful burning sensationin the outer thigh. The condition occurs when the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in the thigh becomes compresse… See more

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    Sciatica

    Sciatica is another type of nerve pain that can cause burning pain in the thighs. The pain usuallybegins in the lower back or hip before spreading down to the thigh. Sciatica oc… See more

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    Soft Tissue Injuries

    Injuries to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which commonly occur due to exercise or other physical activities, can cause a wide range of symptoms in the thighs. For … See more

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    Pregnancy

    Pregnancy puts significant pressure on the body. This pressure can cause aches and pains around the body, including in the thighs and hips. For example, pelvic girdle pain occur… See more

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    What causes pain in the thigh?
    The condition results from compression (pressure on or squeezing) of your lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). This large nerve supplies sensation to the front and side of your thigh. “Meralgia” means “pain in the thigh,” and “paresthetica” means “burning pain, tingling or itch.”
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  1. Pain down the outside of the leg can be caused by various factors1234:
    • Sciatica: Pressure on the sciatic nerve due to a herniated disk or bone overgrowth.
    • Meralgia paresthetica: Compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
    • Muscle cramps, muscle strain, tendonitis, shin splints, bone fracture, deep vein thrombosis, or chronic venous insufficiency.
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    Outer thigh pain can result from nerve compression, soft tissue damage, arthritis, and other causes. It can range from a mild, dull ache to severe and intense pain. Physical therapy and medications may help resolve it.

    Outer thigh pain: Causes, treatment, and …

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    The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots. This happens "upstream" from the sciatic nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.

    Sciatica - Symptoms and causes - Mayo …

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    A painful, burning sensation on the outer side of the thigh may mean that one of the large sensory nerves to your legs — the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) — is being compressed (squeezed). This condition is known as meralgia paresthetica (me-ral'-gee-a par-es-thet'-i-ka).

    Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetic…

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    Lower Leg Pain Causes and Treatment Options

    • Muscle Cramps A muscle cramp is a sensation you get when you have an involuntary (uncontrolled) muscle movement. ...
    • Muscle Strain A strain is a common cause of leg pain. ...

    What Causes Lower Leg Pain and How it'…

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    What causes leg pain?
    Most leg pain results from wear and tear or overuse. It also can result from injuries or health conditions in joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves or other soft tissues. Some types of leg pain can be traced to problems in your lower spine. Leg pain also can be caused by blood clots, varicose veins or poor blood flow.

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    Can an injury to the upper leg result in pain in the feet?

    Dr. Tribhushan V. Rambhatla

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    Yes, in some cases, an injury to the upper leg can result in pain in the feet. This is because the nerves that supply the feet also run through the upper leg. If these nerves are damaged, it can cause pain, numbness, or tingling in the feet.
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    What causes pain in the thigh?
    The condition results from compression (pressure on or squeezing) of your lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). This large nerve supplies sensation to the front and side of your thigh. “Meralgia” means “pain in the thigh,” and “paresthetica” means “burning pain, tingling or itch.”

    Meralgia Paresthetica: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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    Does sciatica cause leg pain?
    Sciatica is leg pain caused by a pinched nerve. And not just any nerve: Sciatica affects the sciatic nerve, the longest, widest nerve in your body. (In other words, it’s important — and when it’s hurting, it’s hard to miss.)

    Is Your Leg Pain Sciatica or Something Else? - Cleveland Clinic Health

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    What causes leg pain, especially in the winter?

    Dr. Anukriti Pant

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    With the onset of the winter season, joint pain becomes a common issue. It is commonly experienced by the elderly. This pain is often linked with arthritis. During the winter season when the temperature is low the muscles may go into spasm. The joints also face contraction and tighten in winters.
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    What would cause my lower extremities to ache all the time?

    Dr. Tribhushan V. Rambhatla

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    There can be several causes of leg pain some of which may include overuse of the legs, injuries to the muscle or bone of the legs, an infection of the skin of the legs called cellulitis or injury or compression of the sciatic nerve.
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  3. Cleveland Clinic
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    Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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    Is Your Leg Pain Sciatica or Something Else?

    Dec 10, 2019 · Sciatica rears its ugly head when something compresses the nerve. That pinch results in pain (and sometimes weakness) up and down the leg, usually just on one side. “People describe it in all sorts of ways — burning, …

  5. Mayo Clinic
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    Meralgia paresthetica - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Gluteal Tendinopathy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland …

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    Meralgia Paresthetica: Pain and Numbness in the Outer …

    Apr 9, 2024 · Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes numbness, pain, or a burning feeling in your outer thigh. You might also hear it called Bernhardt-Roth syndrome. It happens when there’s too...

  9. OrthoInfo
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    Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica) - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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    Meralgia Paresthetica - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Meralgia paresthetica is caused by the compression of one of the large sensory nerves in the leg — the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. This nerve provides sensation to the skin along the outer thigh starting from the inguinal ligament …

  11. Mayo Clinic
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    Leg pain Causes - Mayo Clinic