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What Causes Swelling In Right Foot And Pain In Left Hand During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I will be 36 weeks pregnant by tomorrow, for the past 4 to 5 days I am having swelling in the right foot alone. I keep my legs raised while sleeping in the night, the swelling seems to subside by morning, but again appears when i sit for a while. And i am having pain in my left hand today.
Is this anything to be worried about? Last saturday when i went for routine checkup, my doctor saw the swelling and told me take some sachets of oral drink mix for the swelling, though i did not get them
I will be 36 weeks pregnant by tomorrow, for the past 4 to 5 days I am having swelling in the right foot alone. I keep my legs raised while sleeping in the night, the swelling seems to subside by morning, but again appears when i sit for a while. And i am having pain in my left hand today.
Is this anything to be worried about? Last saturday when i went for routine checkup, my doctor saw the swelling and told me take some sachets of oral drink mix for the swelling, though i did not get them
Brief Answer:
stretching movements of arm. leg swelling needs some attention
Detailed Answer:
Hi there, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
First of all do not panic.
You are just nearing term.
Is your left arm pain related to lying g on left side for prolonged period.?
In that case, you can use simple stretching exercises.
Many times swelling on feet can be just physiological.
I would like to know -
1 ) what is your blood pressure? Is it normal or raised?
2 ) Do you feel any difference in th temperature of both legs.
3 ) As you said, s
Leg swelling decreases after leg elevation, how does pain in left arm subsides?
If any of the answers are positive , you need to investigate further.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
stretching movements of arm. leg swelling needs some attention
Detailed Answer:
Hi there, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
First of all do not panic.
You are just nearing term.
Is your left arm pain related to lying g on left side for prolonged period.?
In that case, you can use simple stretching exercises.
Many times swelling on feet can be just physiological.
I would like to know -
1 ) what is your blood pressure? Is it normal or raised?
2 ) Do you feel any difference in th temperature of both legs.
3 ) As you said, s
Leg swelling decreases after leg elevation, how does pain in left arm subsides?
If any of the answers are positive , you need to investigate further.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for your quick reply doctor
1. blood pressure is normal
2. i feel very slight difference in temperature between the 2 legs, left leg seems to be bit cold than the right one, or it might be my psychological feeling..am not sure
3. yes swelling subsides when legs are elevated, left arm pain is not very hurting though and is not continuous.
1. blood pressure is normal
2. i feel very slight difference in temperature between the 2 legs, left leg seems to be bit cold than the right one, or it might be my psychological feeling..am not sure
3. yes swelling subsides when legs are elevated, left arm pain is not very hurting though and is not continuous.
Brief Answer:
venous Doppler study may be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for reading the answer and reverting back.
It is good that your blood pressure is normal but if you feel that right leg feels warmer than than left; I will suggest you to visit your treating doctor.
He /she may suggest you to get venous Doppler study , this helps to know about blood flow through the veins of lower limbs.
Please do not worry, but get properly checked and Rule out the expected problems.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
venous Doppler study may be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for reading the answer and reverting back.
It is good that your blood pressure is normal but if you feel that right leg feels warmer than than left; I will suggest you to visit your treating doctor.
He /she may suggest you to get venous Doppler study , this helps to know about blood flow through the veins of lower limbs.
Please do not worry, but get properly checked and Rule out the expected problems.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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