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Does The Swelling On The Feet After C-section Take Time To Heal?
Hi, my name is Chris I have question , me and my fiancé just had a baby and three days ago and we are home now and she has swelling in her feet and a little of no feeling in her stomach and which they had to perform a c-section and my question is that if her feet are still swelling does it take time to heal?
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Hi,
The swelling on legs on lower extremity after c. section can be due to-
- Bed rest which leads to lesser blood circulation in legs & swelling.
- Anemia in pregnancy/ blood loss during operation
- raised blood pressure with swelling on legs before child birth- this takes about 2 weeks time after child birth ,to c=automatic control of Blood pressure.
One should start with-
* have a talk with your doctor & clear your doubts to remove negetivity in your mind, about indication for CS.
* - Have nutritious food/lot of water.Restrict salt ,
- take iron ,vitamin/protein/calcium as advised.
- continue BP medicines if advised,
- Do mild exercises/move in the house
- Move your foot circularly/stretch it,while sitting on a chair Try to draw letters ABCD... in air,with greater toe of foot.
If the swelling persists after 15 days,probably you need investigations, visit your doctor for advice.
Thanks.
The swelling on legs on lower extremity after c. section can be due to-
- Bed rest which leads to lesser blood circulation in legs & swelling.
- Anemia in pregnancy/ blood loss during operation
- raised blood pressure with swelling on legs before child birth- this takes about 2 weeks time after child birth ,to c=automatic control of Blood pressure.
One should start with-
* have a talk with your doctor & clear your doubts to remove negetivity in your mind, about indication for CS.
* - Have nutritious food/lot of water.Restrict salt ,
- take iron ,vitamin/protein/calcium as advised.
- continue BP medicines if advised,
- Do mild exercises/move in the house
- Move your foot circularly/stretch it,while sitting on a chair Try to draw letters ABCD... in air,with greater toe of foot.
If the swelling persists after 15 days,probably you need investigations, visit your doctor for advice.
Thanks.
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