Swollen and itchy feet in pregnancy can be caused by contact dermatitis, increased uterine volume, hypertension during pregnancy, etc.
1. Contact dermatitis: it may be due to allergic skin irritation of the feet by allergens, often causing significant itching, and accompanied by swelling, such as contact with pollen, dust mites and other allergens, but also due to allergic phenomena caused by mosquito bites.
2. Increased uterine volume: women in the late stages of pregnancy, the uterus gradually increases in size, which will cause pressure on the venous return of the lower extremities, resulting in swelling of the feet, which may lead to skin irritation and mild itching symptoms.
3. Hypertension in pregnancy: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy often lead to swelling, especially lower extremity swelling is more obvious, sometimes accompanied by itching.
Swollen and itchy feet in pregnancy may also be caused by other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to identify the causes, targeted treatment.