Swelling of the hands during pregnancy
Most often, fluid accumulates in the wrist area and fingers. Swelling in the hands is more noticeable in those who work on the computer for a long time, knit or sew. Monotonous movements cause stagnation in the tissues.
If there are swelling of the hands and feet during pregnancy, do not wear shoes with heels and tight clothes. Photo: GettyIt is clear that you have swelling in your hands, you can for such symptoms:
- The engagement ring is removed with difficulty or leaves a deep trace on the finger.
- Tingling and numbness of the fingers are felt.
- When pressing a finger on the skin of the hands remains a pit.
Usually, with swelling, several symptoms appear at once.
Swollen legs during pregnancy
If you are unsure whether you have swelling in your legs, look for these signs of fluid retention:
- Everyday shoes became suddenly small.
- There are traces of gum erasers.
- Feels tingling and heaviness in the legs.
- When pressing the skin in the shin area, there is a depression.
These symptoms are particularly noticeable in the second halfday. During sleep, the liquid is evenly distributed throughout the body. When you are on your feet, fluid accumulates in the area of the ankles, lower legs and feet. Legs swell almost in all pregnant women, especially after a long walk. If swelling does not go away after a night's rest - this is an occasion to consult a doctor.
What to do if there are swelling of the hands and feet during pregnancy?
In addition to the symptoms listed above, there are alsoOthers. For example, if you gain weight rapidly and unevenly, this is a sign of edema. Compare how much water you drink and how much is excreted in urine. As a rule, ¾ of the liquid is excreted in urine, the rest is excreted through breathing and sweat. Take a diuretic to relieve edema only after consulting a gynecologist. If edema occurs, reduce your salt intake to 8 g per day. Avoid spicy foods and smoked foods. Do light physical exercises for your legs and arms and massage them. Take vitamins containing magnesium and vitamin E. Drink cranberry and lingonberry fruit drinks. If your legs are swollen, lie down more often, raising your legs with a pillow. Give them cool baths in the evening. Edema is also dangerous because it can be the initial stage of gestosis - late toxicosis. This causes oxygen starvation of the baby. Therefore, it is extremely important to recognize the symptoms of edema and then monitor urine protein and blood pressure.
