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Pregnancy swelling on one side
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michelle Jones singeranswered
Gynecology 39 years experience
Call your doctor: I suggest you let your doctor be aware of the swelling and discomfort in your foot and ankle. You should be evaluated for a blood clot.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
No: Particularly with you being pregnant your risk for blood clot increases markedly. Get checked!
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Maybe: Because of the rotation of the uterus to the right, you might perceive an assymetry or 'swelling' on one side or the other. Run this by your OB and m... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Paula Hillardanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 45 years experience
May be normal: Some slight ankle swelling can be normal in later pregnancy, but when severe or coupled with high blood pressure, it can be a serious condition called... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Time: It takes awhile for all the excess water that accumulates in your tissues during pregnancy to leave the body. Typically the majority of the swelling ... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. Rahil Malikanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 11 years experience
Not really: Avoid staying on your feet for prolonged time, you can wear compression stockings to prevent feet from swelling and elevate legs periodically to reduc... Read More
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 24-year-old male asked:

Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 42 years experience
See below: Lots of elevation and compression stockings as well as watching salt intake.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Louis Cooperanswered
Pediatrics 49 years experience
Need more info: Venofer--I think you are referring to intravenous iron--should not cause swelling. You should be in touch with the doctor who gave you the medication... Read More
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Chukwuma Onyeijeanswered
Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
No: Swelling of any type is caused by body fluid in places where it normally should not be. When you are pregnant your body produces more blood cells and... Read More
6.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Lebowitzanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Pregnancy gingivitis: Swelling of the gums during pregnancy is called pregnancy gingivitis and is related to the increase in hormone levels during pregnancy. Your tissue is... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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