Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms, Causes and More
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5. Ruling Out Meralgia Paresthetica
It may be necessary to determine the cause of thigh pain before diagnosing it as meralgia paresthetica. Several tests may help rule out other problems. X-rays may show bone-related issues, and a CT scan or MRI may show soft tissue injuries or other abnormalities such as a tumor.
Nerve tests such as an electromyography and conduction studies may be used to identify meralgia paresthetica. If a nerve block with an anesthetic relieves the pain, it may be caused by meralgia paresthetica.1’Meralgia Paresthetica.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meralgia-paresthetica/symptoms-causes/syc-20355635
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