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How Can Leg Cramps Be Managed During The 14th Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 5 Jan 2022

Question: My Wife is 14 Weeks pregnant . Since last 2 days , she is having cramps on left leg along with Varicose veins below the knee.

Is it normal or should i be worried? any solution to reduce these veins?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use compression stockings

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Pain and cramps are likely to be due to varicose veins.

Varicose veins are likely to increase with advancing pregnancy as larger size of tummy with baby causes pressure on abdomen and cause increase in veinous pressure.

I suggest she uses compression stockings to reduce the pain and cramps.
These are special stockings to keep the varicose veins pressed.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (12 hours later)

Thank you Doctor for your earlier reply.

I have attached a picture of the varicose vein.

Should we be concerned and seek any medical help or it's not a big problem.

Also can you please suggest some good medical stockings that we can purchase.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Soumya (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Small varicose veins

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is very small and negligible. No need to see a doctor for such small varicose veins seen in picture.

I dont think this varicose vein is the reason for cramps or pain. This is very small.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar