Patient's question:
Symptom Description: No symptoms, lasted for two or three days, and I am pregnant.History of Treatment and Effect: No tests or check-ups have been conducted.
Desired Help: I just want to know the cause.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, swelling in the feet is common during the late stages of pregnancy, usually caused by pressure on the veins in the lower limbs. Currently, if you have swelling in your feet during the first three months of pregnancy, you should visit a hospital for a check-up.I suggest you don’t worry too much. Rest more in bed, elevate your lower limbs appropriately, especially by lying on your left side. This can improve blood supply to the placenta and reduce swelling. Pay attention to a low-sodium diet and eat light, nutritious foods. Regular prenatal check-ups are also important. Additionally, plasma osmotic pressure is lower during pregnancy compared to non-pregnancy. This makes it easier for water in the blood to seep into the interstitial fluid, leading to lower limb edema, which is a normal physiological phenomenon.