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).
Quick Answer. Pain and numbness on either the left or right thigh can be caused by meralgia paresthetica, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and lupus, explains Healthgrades. Some other causes include injury, obesity, trauma and tight clothing, notes the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
If you are not sure what your injury is why not try our symptom checker. Or select from the options below. Most common. The most common injuries and causes of pain in the thigh are hamstring strains (back of the thigh) and quadriceps strains (front of the thigh). The hamstring strain is the most common muscular injury in sport and often reoccurs (re-injury).