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What Is The Swelling And Pain In Left Leg During Pregnancy?
im just over 30 weeks pregnant and for over a day now my left foot has swelled, it has come down slighly but my left leg feels heavier than my right, although not swollen and all night i have had pains coming and going in both feet but its only the left swelling, should i be worried and why is it only one foot?
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Swelling in the feet and legs can be normal in pregnancy can be normal, but swelling of one leg and pain can be the symptom of a dangerous condition that is common in pregnant woman, called a DVT. A DVT is a clot in a vein in your leg that can back up blood in your leg, which can cause pain and swelling.
The reason a DVT is dangerous is that a piece of the clot can break off and be transported to your lungs, which can be fatal.
So I recommend you seek a medical evaluation immediately. At the hospital they can do a test to check for a clot in your leg. If you have one you my have to stay in the hospital to be treated with blood thinners. If you do not have a clot, they can figure out why you are so swollen and also help treat you.
I hope you follow my advice and go to the hospital for evaluation promptly.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
Swelling in the feet and legs can be normal in pregnancy can be normal, but swelling of one leg and pain can be the symptom of a dangerous condition that is common in pregnant woman, called a DVT. A DVT is a clot in a vein in your leg that can back up blood in your leg, which can cause pain and swelling.
The reason a DVT is dangerous is that a piece of the clot can break off and be transported to your lungs, which can be fatal.
So I recommend you seek a medical evaluation immediately. At the hospital they can do a test to check for a clot in your leg. If you have one you my have to stay in the hospital to be treated with blood thinners. If you do not have a clot, they can figure out why you are so swollen and also help treat you.
I hope you follow my advice and go to the hospital for evaluation promptly.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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