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What Could Explain Redness And Blotches Near Eyes During Pregnancy?
blotchiness / redness around my wife s eyes - she is now 6 weeks pregnant My wife is having our 2nd child. She is 35, Caucasian, in good health, 5 7 and 165 lbs. She is 6 weeks pregnant and we haven t yet been to the initial visit that occurs at the 8 week point. She didn t have the blotchiness until today. She is feeling bloated, her breasts are painful as they feel like they are swelling.
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Hello sir and welcome.
The changes are usually due to a hormonal surge, but at times inflammation/swelling can be related to blood pressure and so it would be advisable to check her blood pressure, urine protein and a complete physical evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
The changes are usually due to a hormonal surge, but at times inflammation/swelling can be related to blood pressure and so it would be advisable to check her blood pressure, urine protein and a complete physical evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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