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June 4, 2009

Skinny Jeans May Be In, But They Can Be A Real Pain In The Behind »

Skinny, tight jeans are in fashion and leading to a rise in what’s being called the “tight jean syndrome“, a condition where tight-fitting clothing compresses nerves in the groin and thigh region causing pain and sensations of stinging, burning and numbness. The medical term for this condition is Meralgia Paresthetica and the nerve involved is called the lateral cutaneous nerve. Aside from tight jeans, other causes include tight belts, seat belt trauma from motor vehicle accidents, pregnancy and weight gain. The diagnosis is usually made after x-rays, CAT scans, MRIs, or EMG studies show no other cause for the pain. Various treatments are available including pain medicines, neurologic medications, injections and, of course, taking the pressure off of the nerve by weight loss and not wearing tight-fitting pants or belts.

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Posted by Steven / June 4, 2009 8:20 pm / Permalink / Comments (2) / Trackbacks (0)