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What Causes Swelling And Tingling In The Ankles During 36th Week Of Pregnancy?
Saturday we went to the lake and I ended up getting sunburned, Sunday night I noticed my ankles and feet looking a little puffy. Monday they hurt and were pretty swollen I couldn t really walk or stand without being in extreme pain. If I have them propped up they don t hurt as bad, but as soon as I go to get up I get this stinging/tingling feeling in them that hurts until I put them back up. I will be 36weeks pregnant tomorrow is this just from the sunburn I got Saturday or do you think it could be pregancy related.
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
Hello,
It is common to have leg swelling at this stage in your pregnancy, so I would say it could be from just that, or the sunburn may also be causing some swelling.
I wouldn't be too concerned and try to keep your feet up as much as you can, and once you have delivered, this should significantly improve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
It is common to have leg swelling at this stage in your pregnancy, so I would say it could be from just that, or the sunburn may also be causing some swelling.
I wouldn't be too concerned and try to keep your feet up as much as you can, and once you have delivered, this should significantly improve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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