Edema during pregnancy may be related to obstruction of venous return, dietary factors, gestational hypertension, etc. It is handled by elevating the lower limbs, dietary modification and medication.
1. Obstruction of venous return: the uterus gradually increases after pregnancy, and the uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, which will lead to obstruction of venous return, and pregnant women will have edema, so they should put their feet flat or elevate them, and elevate their arms, which will help to promote blood circulation and reduce edema.
2. Dietary factors: dietary intake of too much salty or greasy food can also cause edema, diet to low-salt, low-fat-based, do not eat salty food, eat some good for diuretic food, such as winter melon, watermelon, can relieve edema.
3. Gestational hypertension: pregnant women with gestational hypertension will lead to a decrease in glomerular filtration rate, tubular reabsorption of sodium increased, resulting in sodium retention and edema manifestations, hypertension can be treated with nifedipine, magnesium sulfate and other medications, and usually to avoid sedentary and standing.
Physiological edema during pregnancy does not require special treatment, and pathologic edema can be treated with medication as prescribed by the doctor.