Burning Sensation On Skin

[smurfchops]

What is the cause of a burning tender sensation to the skin on the upper thigh? No redness itching or rash, just suddenly very tender and burning for no reason

[Buenchico]

I'd put money on a doctor labelling it as "idiopathic dysesthesia", which simple means 'an abnormal sensation of unknown origin' (a.k.a. "I haven't really got a clue").

Such burning sensations can be caused by a minor allergic reaction, anxiety, a compressed nerve (leading to 'mononeuropathy') and many other things.

I'd also put money on a doctor saying "It'll probably clear up spontaneously. Just keep an eye on it and let me know if doesn't get better, or if you experience any other symptoms".

[Buenchico now retires and awaits Sqad's scathing comments!]

[anneasquith]

Lol@ Chris

[Eve]

Which part of the upper thigh is it on, if over the outer side then it could be Trochanteric bursitis.

https://patient.info/health/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome

[smurfchops]

Thanks all, it was quite painful during Tuesdsy night but this morning it is now going off, nearer the inner thigh .The lap part really. Weird.