Treatment measures for edema in pregnant women

We know that pregnant women can suffer from edema and the harm this edema can cause to both the pregnant women themselves and their babies, so the next step is to receive treatment. This treatment is divided into self-regulation and doctor's treatment. Therefore, I bring you the treatment methods for edema in pregnant women. I personally think that these methods should not only be learned by pregnant women themselves, but also by their families, so as to give the most meticulous and comprehensive care and concern to pregnant women and babies.

How to treat edema in pregnant women? In the later stages of pregnancy, swelling may occur in the hands, feet, etc. If pressing the back of the hand or calf does not recover immediately, it can be considered edema. In mild cases, the disease is limited to the calves, first to the bare feet, and then slowly spreads upwards. In severe cases, it can cause swelling of the thighs, abdominal wall, or the entire body. If the swelling goes away on its own after resting or raising the lower limbs, there is no need to pay special attention. However, if the abdominal wall is also swollen, or the swelling does not go down after proper rest, you should go to the hospital to check the cause of the swelling and not be careless. Edema is a symptom caused by compression of blood vessels in the lower body as the uterus grows larger, affecting blood circulation in the capillaries. Every pregnant woman will experience edema to varying degrees. If you stand and work for a long time, walk back and forth, or maintain the same posture for a long time, it is more likely to cause edema. When your legs are swollen, you should rest in bed and raise your legs with a pillow or cushion, and the swelling will naturally disappear.

If the edema does not improve, the weight increases rapidly, and symptoms such as high blood pressure and proteinuria appear, it is possible that you are suffering from preeclampsia and you need to be examined and treated properly immediately. Some edema cannot be seen on the surface and is called latent edema. If you gain more than 500 grams of weight in a week, it may be potential edema.

If you experience edema, you should rest well, elevate your feet when sleeping, and do prenatal gymnastics regularly to improve blood circulation. In addition, you should also pay attention to controlling your salt intake and not drink too much water.

Edema and weight gain are important references for predicting preeclampsia, especially for older pregnant women with a higher incidence rate, they are important criteria for measuring their physical condition.

Are the treatments for edema in pregnant women very comprehensive? If the degree of edema in pregnant women is not very serious, then these self-regulation methods can be applied. However, if the condition is serious and adjustment is ineffective, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment and let the doctor develop the most scientific treatment plan through specific analysis.