What Causes Leg Aches?

Thigh tingling refers to acupuncture-like pain at the base of the thigh, which lasts for a short period of time without a fixed onset. There are two common causes for this condition, a lumbar disc herniation or local thigh inflammation.

Basic Information

Visiting department

orthopedics

Common locations

Thigh roots

Common causes

Lumbar disc herniation, local thigh inflammation, etc.

Common symptoms

Acupuncture-like pain in the root of the thigh occurs for a short period of time, and lower limb atrophy may occur in severe cases

Causes of thigh tingling

Lumbar disc herniation

Thigh tingling occurs due to nerve compression. If the diagnosis and treatment can not be timely, as the compression becomes more severe, the pain will become more and more serious. In the end, walking may be affected, and lower limb atrophy may occur.

2. Local thigh inflammation

For example, lymphadenopathy can also affect limb function in severe cases.

Clinical manifestations of thigh tingling

Acupuncture-like pain occurs at the base of the thigh, with a short duration and no fixed onset time. In severe cases, it may affect walking, and lower limb atrophy may also affect limb function.

Thigh tingling check

1. Plain lumbar X-ray film

Degenerative changes such as narrowing of the intervertebral space and hyperplasia of the vertebral body are sometimes seen on X-ray films, which is an indirect reminder. Some patients may have spinal deflection and scoliosis.

2.CT inspection

It can clearly show the position, size, morphology, and nerve root of the disc herniation, and the displacement of the dural sac. It can also show the laminar and ligamentum ligament hypertrophy, small joint hypertrophy, spinal canal and lateral crypt narrowing. In other cases, it has great diagnostic value for this disease, and it has been widely used.

Thigh Tingling Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on medical history, clinical manifestations, and examinations.

Differential diagnosis of thigh tingling

Should be distinguished from lateral femoral cutaneous neuritis and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve compression syndrome that cause lateral thigh pain.

Lateral femoral cutaneous neuritis

Also known as paresthesia femoral pain, the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve system is issued by the second to third lumbar nerves, passes through the lateral edge of the psoas major muscle, obliquely crosses the diaphragm, along the deep side of the pelvis through the inguinal ligament, and below the anterior superior palate The wide fascia was penetrated to the skin of the thigh at the centimeter. If the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is affected by compression or trauma during this nerve stroke, lateral femoral cutaneous neuritis may occur. More common in more obese young men.

2. Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome

It is the nerve dysfunction caused by the compression of some pressure factor at the place where the nerve passes.

Thigh Tingling Treatment

Clear cause and timely treatment. For lumbar disc herniation and local inflammation treatment.

Thigh tingling prevention

The focus of prevention is to reduce accumulated injuries. Always have a good sitting position, the bed should not be too soft when sleeping. Long-term desk workers need to pay attention to the height of the table and chairs and change their posture regularly. Those who need to bend over frequently in professional work should regularly stretch their waists and chests, and use a wide belt. Should strengthen the back muscle training to increase the intrinsic stability of the spine.