word-forming element meaning 1. after, behind, 2. changed, altered, 3. higher, beyond; from Greek meta (prep.) in the midst of, in common with, by means of, in pursuit or quest of, from PIE *me-in the middle (cf. German mit, Gothic miÃ¾, Old English miÃ° with, together with, among; see mid).
There are a number of reasons you may have numbness in the thigh. The most common cause of thigh numbness without other symptoms is compression or irritation of the nerve that supplies the skin of the upper, outside part of the thigh, called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
In some cases, peripheral neuropathy has no known cause. In rare cases, if the thigh burning sensation is accompanied by numbness or weakness of the arms or legs on one side of the body, it can be a sign of stroke.lso, if your thigh burning sensation is a result of a severe burn, seek immediate medical care (call 911) . If your thigh burning sensation is persistent or causes you concern, seek prompt medical care.