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🩺 Edema (physiological swelling)

Disease Overview

Second Trimester

Accumulation of fluid in tissues, mainly in feet, ankles, legs, occasionally hands or face

Causes

1 . Increased blood volume
2 . pressure from uterus on veins
3 . hormone-driven fluid retention

Risk Factors

1 . Late second/third trimester
2 . prolonged standing
3 . hot weather
4 . high-sodium diet

Prevention

1 . Leg elevation
2 . hydration
3 . low-sodium diet
4 . regular movement
5 . compression hose

Symptoms

1 . Swollen, puffy lower limbs
2 . pitting when pressed
3 . sometimes hand/face swelling

Complications

Complications can arise during pregnancy and may affect both the mother and the baby.

Mother's Complications

Complications that may affect the mother during pregnancy.

1 . discomfort, reduced mobility
2 . sudden severe swelling may signal pre-eclampsia

Baby's Complications

Complications that may affect the baby during pregnancy.

1 . generally unaffected unless associated with pre-eclampsia

Treatment Options

Evidence-based approaches for management

Treatment Options

1 . rest and leg elevation
2 . avoid prolonged standing
3 . low-sodium diet
4 . wear compression stockings
5 . exercise

Medical Treatment

1 . evaluation for pre-eclampsia if swelling is sudden, facial, or with other warning signs

Nutritional Treatment