Reason for increasing pedal edema at 37wks of pregnancy
Shanthanalakshmi San
10 Apr 2019
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Dr.Priyanka Patel
Edema happens in pregnancy in specially in last trimester because of change in peripheral blood flow as well as if there is an existing blood pressure problem it can worsen and edema happened overnight should be seen by a gynecologist immediately usually swolen feet are normal in pregnancy in the treatment lies in bed rest using 2-3 pillows beneath the thighs in elevating the legs above the ground level to reduce the perfusion
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10 Apr 2019