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What Causes Swelling On Legs During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, My wife is 29 year old and now she's 32 weeks pregnancy. And now from some time swelling her legs, feet and other body parts. So, please let me know whats the reason for the swelling and how to keep care.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Swelling is normal at this time. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted that your wife is 32 weeks pregnant and has swelling of legs, feet and other body parts. Swelling is normally seen at this time of pregnancy. However, swelling should not involve the hands. However, please keep a watch on her blood pressure. There is a condition called as pregnancy-induced hypertension, where in addition to swelling, blood pressure goes up. In addition, there may be headache and blurred vision. So, keep a watch on these symptoms. If they occur, report to the gynecologist. There is no need to worry at present. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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What Causes Swelling On Legs During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Swelling is normal at this time. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted that your wife is 32 weeks pregnant and has swelling of legs, feet and other body parts. Swelling is normally seen at this time of pregnancy. However, swelling should not involve the hands. However, please keep a watch on her blood pressure. There is a condition called as pregnancy-induced hypertension, where in addition to swelling, blood pressure goes up. In addition, there may be headache and blurred vision. So, keep a watch on these symptoms. If they occur, report to the gynecologist. There is no need to worry at present. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/