Foot edema in late pregnancy may be caused by uterine compression, gestational hypertension, lower extremity venous thrombosis, etc., which needs to be eliminated by general treatment, medication and other methods.
1. Uterine compression: because the uterus is relatively large in late pregnancy, it will cause pressure on the pelvis, leading to obstruction of venous return in the lower limbs, resulting in edema of the lower limbs, you can elevate the feet appropriately, which will help to promote the venous return of the lower limbs, thereby alleviating the symptoms, you can also massage and hot compresses on the lower limbs.
2. Hypertension during pregnancy: it can easily lead to edema, including generalized edema, foot swelling, intracranial edema, etc. Generally, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral antihypertensive drugs to lower the blood pressure, such as nifedipine, nimodipine, and if the oral medication to control blood pressure is unsatisfactory, it can be intravenous medication.
3. Lower extremity venous thrombosis: often pregnant women themselves have high coagulation state, and with the increase in abdominal pressure caused by the increase in pregnancy, at present, the main absolute bed rest, elevate the affected limbs, avoid excessive exertion, in the acute period after the appropriate anticoagulant therapy, the first choice of drugs is low molecular heparin.
Foot edema in late pregnancy can not be self-medication, if there are symptoms of physical discomfort should be timely consultation, with the doctor to take treatment.