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What Causes Severe Shin Pain During Pregnancy?
Question: my daughter, who is 26 weeks pregnant, is having severe pain in her shins and when you press on the skin, it changes color. Possible swelling but can't say for sure. Should we be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Proper diagnosis should be made
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain in the shin, swelling and change of colour on pressure can be due to pedal edema.
Pedal edema is present in hypertension of pregnancy, or can be normal manifestation of pregnancy.
I will suggest her to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Proper diagnosis should be made
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain in the shin, swelling and change of colour on pressure can be due to pedal edema.
Pedal edema is present in hypertension of pregnancy, or can be normal manifestation of pregnancy.
I will suggest her to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
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