Woman upper outer thigh pain
- ache in thigh when lying down
- pain in thigh when lying down
- ache in legs when lying down
- pain in thigh when i lay down
Outer thigh pain at night.
Outer Thigh Pain Causes and Treatment, Relief
Thighs serve a great purpose in your body. They work to balance and take most of the pressure of your weight.
Front thigh pain
In case you feel any kind of pain especially on the outer thigh, you should seek medical intervention as soon as possible.
Outer thigh pain is also known as lateral pain. It can be brought about by a number of factors such as:
- nerve damage
- muscle imbalance
- injury
- shock in the thigh due to sudden movement
Outer thigh pain brought about by a nerve damage refers to a medical condition that is technically known as Meralgia paraesthetica.
It is a nerve/ neurological condition that causes an area of skin over the upper outer thigh to become painful, numb or tingly.
It is also called nerve entrapment syndrome. This therefore means it is a collection of symptoms caused by a trapped or compressed nerve.
The trapped nerve in question is called the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (also known as the lateral femoral nerve).
Apart from the nerve effects on pain, the pain on the outer side of the thigh could also res
- pain in outer thigh when lying down
- sharp pain in thigh when lying down