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I'm 36 weeks pregnant and i'm staying to have swelling in my ankles, what can i do to help the swelling?
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Common : Swollen ankles are very common in the later part of pregnancy. Assuming your blood pressure is normal, while it's is annoying, it's nothing to worry about. You can try elevating your feet especially later in the day, or purchase compression socks at your local drugstore to see if symptoms improve.
Answered 4/19/2013
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Elevate: It's normal. Elevate ur legs. Good luck.
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