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What Causes Fever,fatigue,dizziness,swelling In Lower Abdomen And Legs Turning Purple And Swelling?

I am 12 weeks pregnant and im not sure if any of these are normal. I feel tired and dizzy all the time i can t shake it. On my left lower abdomen is kinda swollen and when i lie or sit there is a huge visible pulse there also my legs will turn purple and swell. On another note i keep getting and off and on again fever?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi,

Dilated veins on lower leg, with fever, point towards deep vein thrombosis, which is known to occur in pregnancy.This should be evaluated as it can lead to a very serious condition called pulmonary embolism, which could be life threatening.
I would like to know if you have any family history of diseases called thrombophillias? Did you have varicose veins before pregnancy.?
You need to get a ultrasound of both your legs called Compression Duplex ultrasound and consult a physician immediately.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Fever,fatigue,dizziness,swelling In Lower Abdomen And Legs Turning Purple And Swelling?

Hi, Dilated veins on lower leg, with fever, point towards deep vein thrombosis, which is known to occur in pregnancy.This should be evaluated as it can lead to a very serious condition called pulmonary embolism, which could be life threatening. I would like to know if you have any family history of diseases called thrombophillias? Did you have varicose veins before pregnancy.? You need to get a ultrasound of both your legs called Compression Duplex ultrasound and consult a physician immediately. Hope this helps. Regards.