Swollen hands and feet of pregnant women may be physiological phenomenon caused by uterine compression, pay attention to bed rest can be relieved, but may also be caused by diseases, such as gestational hypertension, hypoproteinemia, etc., you can follow the medical advice to take Labetalol medication, or appropriate amount of supplemental proteins, the symptom is serious need to consult a doctor in a timely manner.
1. Physiological phenomenon: pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy, the fetus will increase the uterus will also increase in size, thus compressing the inferior vena cava caused by the obstruction of reflux, which will cause pregnant women with swollen hands and feet phenomenon, pay attention to bed rest, to avoid overwork, avoid prolonged sitting, standing, will be relieved of the symptoms.
2. Hypertension during pregnancy: dizziness, edema, blurred vision and other symptoms, which can cause swollen hands and feet of pregnant women, the general treatment should ensure adequate sleep, pay attention to proper rest, according to the blood pressure situation, appropriate to give labetalol, nifedipine and other drugs.
3. Hypoproteinemia: If there is no supplemental nutrition during pregnancy, resulting in maternal malnutrition, hypoproteinemia may occur, causing swelling of the hands and feet of pregnant women, pay attention to moderate increase in protein intake, eat more lean meat, eggs, fish and other foods, increase the plasma protein level, to help reduce the low-protein caused by edema, symptoms are serious, but also need to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
There may be other causes of swollen hands and feet of pregnant women, if accompanied by other physical discomfort, it is recommended that timely medical examination and treatment, so as not to delay the condition.