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.
Possible Causes of Numbness in Hands and Feet. 1. Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a type of autoimmune disease that affects the spinal cord and brain. It is due to damage of the myelin sheath, the protective covering around the nerve cells. In addition to numbness, other symptoms of MS include loss of balance, difficulty in moving the legs and arms, and muscle spasms. 2. Herniated Disc. Herniated discs may cause numbness in hands and feet as well as a tingling sensation. A herniated disc is when the cushioning between your discs or bones in the spine is pinched. The most common symptoms include numbness, pain or weakness in the lower back, an arm or a leg. 3. Vitamin B12 Deficiency