Lateral Cutaneous Nerve (meralgia Paresthetica)

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  • Lateral cutaneous nerve (meralgia paresthetica)

Lateral cutaneous nerve (meralgia paresthetica) Detail 🌳 View as Mindmap

Etiology

  • Compression of nerve typically associated w/obesity
  • Also tight pants, belts

Risk Factors

  • Obesity
  • Etoh, diabetes

Symptoms

  • Numb patch on lateral thigh
  • Sometimes burning type pain