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Is Tight, Swollen Hand And Feet After Childbirth A Cause For Concern?

I am one week postpartum and all of a sudden I noticed my hands and feet felt tight like swollen but don t look swollen except my right ankle which isn t terrible just uncomfortable. I ve also had muscle pains throughout my body including calves. I was concerned it being a bloodclot. How do I know if it is? This was my 3rd child, all vaginal births with no complications of any kind during pregnancy and births and no history of blood clots. No high blood pressure or any other concerns.
posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Madam its highly unlikely that venous blockage occurs in all four limbs. Moreover venous blockage causes swelling that is evident, and not felt. Your symptoms seems due to postpartum phase. Do not panic keep mobile and see if this settles.
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Is Tight, Swollen Hand And Feet After Childbirth A Cause For Concern?

Madam its highly unlikely that venous blockage occurs in all four limbs. Moreover venous blockage causes swelling that is evident, and not felt. Your symptoms seems due to postpartum phase. Do not panic keep mobile and see if this settles.