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What Causes Knots That Look Red And Bruised On Legs During Pregnancy?

I have knots in my legs they look red & brusied & my legs & feet are swollen bad they HURT so bad and are more tender where the knota are. im 26 weeeks pregnant. My doctor told me to wear support hose but theyve seem to gotten worse & now ive had a head ache for 3 days & keep feeling like im going to pass out.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Hi. They happen due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. I understand how concerned you are. Its painful. Try to use a stockinette so that they remain compressed. If you let them swell then certain changes occur causing it to appear bruised. Pain and itchy with swelling will follow. While using a stockinette as per your leg circumference plz use it early the morning before you step out of bed. If you use it after being mobile for a while it won't serve the purpose. We need to know why you have headache. Please check your BP. Take care.
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What Causes Knots That Look Red And Bruised On Legs During Pregnancy?

Hi. They happen due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. I understand how concerned you are. Its painful. Try to use a stockinette so that they remain compressed. If you let them swell then certain changes occur causing it to appear bruised. Pain and itchy with swelling will follow. While using a stockinette as per your leg circumference plz use it early the morning before you step out of bed. If you use it after being mobile for a while it won t serve the purpose. We need to know why you have headache. Please check your BP. Take care.