Reportedly, many people complain of experiencing a warm sensation in my thigh. This sensation is equated with warm water running down your leg. Typically, these warm flashes last only for a few seconds. However, over time they become more persistent and painful. Have you have experienced this? Several conditions could be behind it. 

Why does it feel like warm water is running down my leg?

Below are some conditions that will explain why it feels like warm water is running down your leg, such as:

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy (pinched nerve) is when nerves cease to properly work. Symptoms include; pain along the outer side of the thigh, numbness & weakness in the outer/inner thigh, and difficulty in controlling specific body muscles. Sometimes, sciatica will occur from a pinched nerve. When sciatica happens, a warm sensation in the leg may also occur.

Pinched nerves (sciatica) are due to an underlying condition. Therefore, there are many reasons it could exist. Such as:

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)

Warmth, persistent and intense pain at the side of your thigh, hip, and buttock are indicators of GTPS. There are many causes of this disease, such as:

  • injuries on the hip area
  • prolonged sitting periods
  • secondary osteoarthritis of hips and knees
  • inactive lifestyles. 

Additionally, such pains are usually more intense after lying on the affected side. Also, being involved in physical activities. Activities such as prolonged exercises, long-distance running, and falls.

The disease is more common in females who are ages 40 – 60. GTPS comprises Tendinopathy (Severe Tendon Pain), External snapping hip, and Trochanteric bursitis.

Hip Osteoarthritis

When patients complain of stiffness or clicking sounds during walking, hip osteoarthritis is often the cause. Additionally, commonly increased pain in the joints (especially during rainy seasons) also occurs. Plus, limping and pain at the knee, thigh, groin, or buttocks. However, a cause of Hip Osteoarthritis is yet to be established. Although factors like obesity, aging, and joint injuries appear to be linked.

Meralgia Paresthetica

If suffering from this disease, you are likely to experience pain, such as:

  • tingling
  • numbing
  • burning

This pain will be located in your outer thigh. Meralgia Paresthetica is caused by mechanical compression of the superficial sensory nerve. This nerve is found on your thigh’s skin, and the condition is caused by:

  • continuously wearing tight clothing
  • pressure from seatbelts
  • being overweight
  • pregnancy

Meralgia paresthetica worsens with prolonged standing and walking. Not so common cases include the following:

  •  diabetes mellitus
  • alcoholism
  • lead poisoning

Patients reported pain on the side and front part of their thigh(s.) A buzzing sensation inside the thigh and muscle numbness is also very commonly felt. However, the pain will subside when sitting.

The conditions previously mentioned are commonly behind the warm sensation in your thigh. For a diagnosis, it is advisable to book an appointment with a physician for a feeling of warm water is running down your leg.

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