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What Do Swelling Of Legs After Child Birth Suggest?
Question: I just had the natural delivery 2 months ago. In the past 2 weeks, my whole body is a little swelling especially my legs. I also have a little bit of chest pain or muscle pain at my chest. Is that normal? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Due to inadequate rest and diet.
Detailed Answer:
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After delivery, due to weakness, fluid loss, lack of rest and adequate diet, it is common to have tiredness, muscle and body ache, mild swelling, etc. All these symptoms will subside with proper rest and healthy diet specially rich in protein and calcium. Do take an extra calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, plenty of fluids and fruits with green vegetables, milk and eggs.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Due to inadequate rest and diet.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
After delivery, due to weakness, fluid loss, lack of rest and adequate diet, it is common to have tiredness, muscle and body ache, mild swelling, etc. All these symptoms will subside with proper rest and healthy diet specially rich in protein and calcium. Do take an extra calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, plenty of fluids and fruits with green vegetables, milk and eggs.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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