thigh numbness

[yusi13]

Yesterday i was working out at the gym with my trainor and while i was doing a usual exercise, i felt like a light rip on the lower part of my thigh. Its actually on the outer side of my left thigh. I told my trainor and she made me stop. Since yesterday, a spot about the size of my hand is numb. It doesn't hurt and i dont have any weird sensations. Can someone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it?

[jemma116]

That's a good sign.

Should it happen again, see your doctor for a proper diagnosis to rule out nerve compression.

Best wishes.

[yusi13]

Thank you for your reply! Actually i am not overweigt. That part of my thigh is less numb compared to yesterday and i can feel it when i scratch. :)

[jemma116]

As you heard a light rip, you may have torn a ligament.

You can feel numbness on the outside of the thigh and that can be from pressure on nerves in the groin and that is called meralgia parasthetica.

You should see your doctor to find out what has caused your problem.

If you are overweight and this is meralgia parasthetica, the medical profession say to lose weight.