Suggest Remedies For Swelling Of Feet And Legs During 27 Weeks Of Pregnancy

Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 2016

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Tue, 26 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am 27 weeks pregnant having trouble w swelling and my feet and legs. I have three kids all preterm labor. but I've never had issues w swelling before I. resting a lot and drinking water I just was in bed for 10 hours straight and the swelling didnt go down. is this something I should make an appt for ?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Investigations advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your health concern and anxiety about it.
Swelling of feet is common at this stage of pregnancy and usually subsides in morning after overnight rest.
But still to be in safer side get a spot urine protein test done and get your blood pressure checked.
Also if ultrasound scanning is due then get it done too and then we can discuss the reports.
Take care.
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar