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What Causes Joint Swelling During 39 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
I m 39 weeks pregnant, and my feet, ankles, and lower legs are swollen. My lower legs are purple in colour and sore to touch anywhere. Is this part of typical pregnancy, or should I seek medical advice? (I am 34 years old, 5 5 in height, currently 195lbs, and I have normal blood pressure and had had a healthy pregnancy thus far.)
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Don't sit hanging your legs. take good rest. put the pillow below your feet during sleep. swelling will reduce by next 24 hrs. and this precaution will help you further also.
keep eye on your blood pressure. it may be early sign of high blood pressure.
Hope this information helps you.
Best wishes.
Don't sit hanging your legs. take good rest. put the pillow below your feet during sleep. swelling will reduce by next 24 hrs. and this precaution will help you further also.
keep eye on your blood pressure. it may be early sign of high blood pressure.
Hope this information helps you.
Best wishes.
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