Patient's question:
I am currently in the sixth month of my pregnancy. After shopping, I noticed swelling and mild pain in my calves and ankles. The past two nights, I've been experiencing severe calf cramps. I have been taking calcium supplements, with a daily intake of 1,580 milligrams. I'm considering switching to pregnancy formula milk—is that okay? Which one would be suitable?First follow-up question: Is the swelling related to calcium deficiency, or is it due to a lack of other trace elements?
Second follow-up question: After replacing my regular shoes with cloth shoes, I felt less numbness and swelling in my calves and feet. However, in the past few days, I've noticed mild swelling and numbness in my arms and the back of my hands when I wake up in the morning, making it difficult to use my hands. I
Doctor's answer:
Hello, you are currently in the second trimester of pregnancy, which is the period when the baby grows and develops the fastest. The demand for calcium in your body will increase significantly, and milk is the preferred choice for calcium supplementation in your diet. Based on your current condition, you can choose to alternate drinking pure milk every other day. This is the best combination. Wishing you a good pregnancy, and I hope my reply can help you!