What’s wrong with swollen feet after giving birth?

Swollen feet after delivery may be caused by increased blood volume, poor circulation in the lower limbs, anemia, hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, and other factors. 1. Increased blood volume: women’s blood volume increases during pregnancy, the body circulates more water leading to swelling of the feet, and the body does not immediately discharge too much water after delivery, there will be swelling of the feet phenomenon, generally with a large amount of sweat discharged, in 1 to 2 weeks will return to normal. 2. Poor circulation in the lower limbs: postpartum, such as standing for a long time, resulting in poor circulation in the lower limbs, there will be swollen feet phenomenon, to rest, can use hot water to soak your feet to improve the phenomenon of swollen feet. 3. anemia: women give birth due to blood loss, anemia, which leads to water in the blood vessels seepage to the outside of the blood vessels, in the tissue interstitial aggregation caused by edema, there will be swollen feet or facial swelling phenomenon, to eat more dates, egg yolks, lean meats and other foods to replenish blood. 4. Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy: women themselves suffer from hypertension during pregnancy, postpartum blood pressure did not return to normal, will also cause swelling of the feet. You need to measure the blood pressure and follow the doctor’s instructions to control the blood pressure with medication, such as taking nifedipine extended-release tablets and other drugs. 4. Other factors: Postpartum swelling of the feet should also be checked to see if it is caused by kidney disease, heart disease or liver disease and lower extremity venous thrombosis. Swollen feet need to elevate the lower limbs to promote reflux, relieve swelling, avoid eating salty food, such as swollen feet symptoms are serious to check the cause of treatment.