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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Feet During Pregnancy
Question: Hello Dr.
The 34th week of TWIN pregnency and my wife is suffering from heavy swelling on her feet.
Specially on LEFT feet its very heavy.
Leading fetus is detected on left side.
CAn you please share the severity of this swelling and remedy to recover the swelling.
Thanks,
XXXX
The 34th week of TWIN pregnency and my wife is suffering from heavy swelling on her feet.
Specially on LEFT feet its very heavy.
Leading fetus is detected on left side.
CAn you please share the severity of this swelling and remedy to recover the swelling.
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Can be due to hypertension.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The swelling of the feet at 34th week can be due to dependent edema due to standing for long hours during the day or due to the weight of the uterus on the IVC decreasing the venous drainage from the limbs or due to hypertension. You need to get her blood pressure records monitored regularly and get a urine routine examination done to rule out any proteinuria.
To decrease the swelling she can lie on a left lateral position and keep two pillows under her legs while resting. Do take adequate rest of 8 hours at night and 2 hours in the afternoon. Decrease her salt intake.
If the swelling subsides after taking a rest then there is no need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be due to hypertension.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The swelling of the feet at 34th week can be due to dependent edema due to standing for long hours during the day or due to the weight of the uterus on the IVC decreasing the venous drainage from the limbs or due to hypertension. You need to get her blood pressure records monitored regularly and get a urine routine examination done to rule out any proteinuria.
To decrease the swelling she can lie on a left lateral position and keep two pillows under her legs while resting. Do take adequate rest of 8 hours at night and 2 hours in the afternoon. Decrease her salt intake.
If the swelling subsides after taking a rest then there is no need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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