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Hi , my wife is in 3rd trisemister. she is in 8 th month pregnant. along with backache. she is suffering lot of leg pain and swelling in lower leg?
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Be seen: It is likely a version of "sciatica" which is an irritation of a nerve in the back causing pain down the leg; but because it is also possible it is a blood clot which is life threatening, I would check with your doctor.
Answered 4/2/2015
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