Swollen feet at the beginning of pregnancy may be caused by uterine enlargement and pelvic compression, hormonal changes, kidney disease, hypertension during pregnancy and other reasons.
1. Uterus enlargement and compression of the pelvis: with the growth and development of the embryo and the increasing size of the uterus in the early stages of pregnancy, the veins of the lower limbs may be compressed, and the venous blood return is obstructed, and then there is swelling of the feet.
2. Hormonal changes: the level of estrogen and progesterone in the body rises in the early stage of pregnancy, and at the same time, the blood volume in the body increases, which may lead to the symptoms of swollen feet, mostly ankle edema.
3. Kidney disease: early pregnancy with glomerulonephritis, renal failure and other diseases, resulting in glomerular filtration rate, colloid osmotic pressure decreased, the body water retention or leakage to the tissue space caused by edema.
4. Gestational hypertension: early pregnancy with gestational hypertension will also be swollen feet, for gestational hypertension with swollen feet must be closely monitored blood pressure, but also should pay attention to check the urine routine there is no urinary protein.
There are many reasons for swollen feet in the early stages of pregnancy, and it is important to pay attention to rest and avoid exertion, and symptoms are recommended to consult a doctor in time.