Sore arms and legs during early pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, women are very sensitive to changes in their bodies. Because women in the early stages of pregnancy not only experience physical changes, but also experience great psychological pressure, so once women have any symptoms of physical discomfort, they will become extremely panic. Many women experience arm and leg pain in the early stages of pregnancy. So, what should you do if you have sore arms and legs in early pregnancy?

1. In the early stages of pregnancy, a woman's body will secrete a large amount of estrogen and progesterone, which will make the uterus soft. The uterus will also gradually expand, providing a good place for the development of the embryo. The body's weight will increase, so some patients will experience obvious leg pain. This is a normal physiological phenomenon.

2. Secondly, during the pregnancy stage, the body's metabolic function gradually declines, and some women will experience severe edema, the most typical of which is lower limb edema and foot edema, so there will be severe leg soreness. This is a normal physiological manifestation. You can eat more diuretic foods, foods that eliminate edema, or do proper massage to effectively relieve the pain.

3. The leg pain caused by women during pregnancy must be taken seriously. Some women lack exercise, which causes serious blood circulation problems in the legs or varicose veins, which are likely to cause severe leg pain. This is a pathological manifestation. Therefore, you must go to the hospital in time for such symptoms and don't miss the best treatment time.

If you can't sleep at night because of arm pain during pregnancy, it may be caused by calcium deficiency during pregnancy. It is recommended to take oral calcium tablets under the guidance of a doctor. Pregnant women who usually eat less meat and soy products should supplement them immediately. It is key to adjust their diet, eat more calcium-rich foods, have regular prenatal examinations, and do a good job of prenatal examinations.

Another possibility is that it is related to the sleeping position of the pregnant woman. Generally, pregnant women will experience increased physical burden during pregnancy. If they maintain a bad posture for a long time while sleeping, they may experience symptoms of soreness on one side of their arm. If the pain only lasts for a while and not all day, then you don't need to worry too much. At the same time, you need to pay attention to prevent cold, and you can also try applying hot compresses to your arms. If the pain is severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination.

What causes arm pain in pregnant women?

Due to changes in endocrine hormones, pregnant women's muscles will become sore and weak. If pregnant women move too much or maintain a movement for a long time, they may experience muscle soreness. As the baby grows after pregnancy, a large amount of calcium is consumed during pregnancy. If you are deficient in calcium, it can easily cause arm pain.

The above are the more common causes and solutions for arm pain in pregnant women. It is still recommended that pregnant women should perform appropriate upper limb exercises during pregnancy, lead a regular life, maintain a light diet, drink plenty of water and eat more fruits and vegetables. If the pain persists, you can use traditional Chinese medicine hot compress, electric heating, and massage to treat it under the guidance of a doctor.