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What Could Cause Numbness In Leg And Swelling In Ankles During Late Pregnancy?
hi i am 35 weeks pregnant lately i have this weird feeling in my left leg i can't really feel it when i stand up it feels itching and even sitting down my ankles are very swollen when i try to do some work at home i have alot of hurt burn sometimes i feel like i am going to pass out .should i go in labor soon?
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
hi,its very common to see swelling and numbness in late weeks of pregnancy in the legs because of the pressure of the gravid uterus.it can be normal but to rule out any abnormal cause get your hb checked bp checked and urine for proteins checked.if all the above are normal then its not a matter of concern.just dont sit for prolonged periods with legs hanging down.keep the legs elevated.take care and all the best.this is no reason to go for early indcution.
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