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Excessive swelling in my legs during the seventh month of my pregnancy. What should I do?
Mild swelling of the lower extremities is common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. However it could indicate a problem if it affects only one extremity or if it READ MORE
Mild swelling of the lower extremities is common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. However it could indicate a problem if it affects only one extremity or if it is associated with elevated blood pressure, severe headaches, visual symptoms or upper abominal pain.
Blood clots can occur during pregnancy due to the high levels of estrogen and may present as swelling and pain in a lower extremity. A Doppler ultrasound study is sometimes ordered if this problem is suspected. Swelling in association with other symptoms such as headaches or visual symptoms and elevated blood pressure may represent the clinical syndrome of preeclampsia which can have serious consequences for mother and baby. Induction of labor is sometimes performed if pre eclampsia is diagnosed.
Evaluation by your Obstetric provider is advisable to make sure these other serious problems are not present and the swelling is due to the physiologic changes of pregnancy. Regular prenatal care is necessary to make sure your blood pressure is normal and your pregnancy is progressing as it should.
If these other serious problems are not a concern, then elevation of the lower extremities and compression stockings can be helpful in alleviating symptoms.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes a patient information site that can be accessed by typing ACOG FAQ into your search tool bar. PDFs on various pregnancy topics are available there.
Hope this was helpful
Good Luck!
Dr. Chunjai Clarkson
Blood clots can occur during pregnancy due to the high levels of estrogen and may present as swelling and pain in a lower extremity. A Doppler ultrasound study is sometimes ordered if this problem is suspected. Swelling in association with other symptoms such as headaches or visual symptoms and elevated blood pressure may represent the clinical syndrome of preeclampsia which can have serious consequences for mother and baby. Induction of labor is sometimes performed if pre eclampsia is diagnosed.
Evaluation by your Obstetric provider is advisable to make sure these other serious problems are not present and the swelling is due to the physiologic changes of pregnancy. Regular prenatal care is necessary to make sure your blood pressure is normal and your pregnancy is progressing as it should.
If these other serious problems are not a concern, then elevation of the lower extremities and compression stockings can be helpful in alleviating symptoms.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes a patient information site that can be accessed by typing ACOG FAQ into your search tool bar. PDFs on various pregnancy topics are available there.
Hope this was helpful
Good Luck!
Dr. Chunjai Clarkson
