Leg pain in pregnancy is not necessarily caused by calcium deficiency, but may also be caused by exertion, cold and pressure.
1. Calcium deficiency: with the increase of pregnancy weeks, since the mid-pregnancy into the rapid growth of the fetus, the need for calcium will also increase, when the pregnant woman does not have enough intake of calcium can be caused by muscle spasms in the lower limbs, resulting in leg pain, can be appropriate to increase the intake of calcium-rich foods, such as dairy products, shrimp, and so on, and comply with the doctor’s orders to supplement calcium can gradually ease.
2. Exertion: When walking or standing for a long time, the exertion can make the muscles of the lower limbs produce too much lactic acid, which can also cause leg pain, which can be relieved after sufficient rest.
3. Cold: when the lower limbs are cold, such as blowing the air conditioner, change of weather, etc., will also cause leg pain, can be relieved after appropriate warmth.
4. Compression: With the increase of pregnancy weeks, the enlarged uterus and fetus will have pressure on the pelvic floor, and may also compress the sciatic nerve, which will also cause leg pain, and you need to rest in bed and reduce the activities appropriately.
When pregnancy leg pain need to go to the hospital, and find the cause, in the doctor’s guidance to deal with.