HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Have Indentations On Both Shins While Taking Hot Baths. What Could Be The Reason?

Hi, I am 29 wks pregnant and have noticed that when I bathe in a comfortably hot bath I have indentations on both of my shins - like I have been kneeling on something rough even though I had been active for a long time before the bath and not knealt down at all! Could there be any reason for this? They have gone now! Thanks
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
In pregnancy the is accumulation of fluid in the dependent regions(edema) especially the shin, around the ankle and foot.This will be seen towards the end of the day(by evening) and disappears when u wake up(in the morning).In certain conditions it might be excess which is due abnormal due increased BP during pregnancy which needs medical supervision.Hope this helps.Take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Have Indentations On Both Shins While Taking Hot Baths. What Could Be The Reason?

In pregnancy the is accumulation of fluid in the dependent regions(edema) especially the shin, around the ankle and foot.This will be seen towards the end of the day(by evening) and disappears when u wake up(in the morning).In certain conditions it might be excess which is due abnormal due increased BP during pregnancy which needs medical supervision.Hope this helps.Take care.