<prompt> Meralgia paraesthetica is due to the damge or compression of which nerve ?Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thighSural nerveMedial cutaneous nerve of the thighFemoral nerve  <response>: It is a feeling of tingling, numbness and burning in the skin supplied by the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh as it gets entrapped in the fascia just medial to the anterior superior iliac spine. Meralgia Paresthetica MP is a common condition Often misdiagnosed because mimicking other conditions Impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve LFCN Numbness, burning, stabbing, and aching along the well-delineated path of the LFCN, from the front of the thigh to just above the knee. Etiology mechanical Pregnancy Increased abdominal pressure Obesity Weanng tight clothingbelts in the waist area Different leg lengths Pubic symphysis pelvic girdle dysfunction Carrying items such as a wallet or a cell phone in the front and side pockets of pants Etiology metabolic iatrogenic Metabolic Diabetes Alcoholism Hypothyroidism Lead poisoning latrogenic Prolonged traction during spine surgery or injury to the nerve during retroperitoneal dissection Treatment Removing any underlying cause of the impingement Oral anti-inflammatory INISAIDs or steroids 85 of patients will have improved symptoms with conservative treatment alone Physical therapy Injection Surgery Ref : Maheshwari 9th ed pg 305 