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What Causes Peripheral Edema After Having C-section?
I recently delivered a week ago with ceaserian section,indication was hypertension,which has now came down to normal,and high uric acid,it was an emergrncy op.I have noticed that I get peripheral oedema whenever I m on my feet,should I be worried?I m also on TB treatment its the second month.
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
hi,
thank you for providing the brief history.
As you had hypertension and high uric acid levels during the time of pregnancy this could be a post effect of pregnancy and the peripheral edema is possible.
Since due to pregnancy there will be change in the normal physiology of the body and the haemodynamics changes due to the foetus. Now post delivery there will be again a change in the physiological process and the peripheral edema is possible.
I will advice you to do regular exercises for improving the muscle strength and also some simple yoga will help improve the haemodynamics and improve the circulation.
There is nothing to worry as this is a common complain most females complain post delivery. With simple physical therapy guidance for exercises and yoga your peripheral edema will be reduced.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
thank you for providing the brief history.
As you had hypertension and high uric acid levels during the time of pregnancy this could be a post effect of pregnancy and the peripheral edema is possible.
Since due to pregnancy there will be change in the normal physiology of the body and the haemodynamics changes due to the foetus. Now post delivery there will be again a change in the physiological process and the peripheral edema is possible.
I will advice you to do regular exercises for improving the muscle strength and also some simple yoga will help improve the haemodynamics and improve the circulation.
There is nothing to worry as this is a common complain most females complain post delivery. With simple physical therapy guidance for exercises and yoga your peripheral edema will be reduced.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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