The structure that is causing the patient symptoms is the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. The lateral femoral nerve gives sensation to the lateral thigh. When the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve becomes compressed or pinched, it can cause tingling and numbness on the lateral part of the thigh.
What is the medical diagnosis for this problem called?
The medical diagnosis to describe tingling and burning sensation to the lateral thigh is called Meralgia paresthetica.
What advice would you have for this patient regarding his wore attire?
Treatment for meralgia paresthetica main focus is to relieve the compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. A more conservative measure is usually