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Numb Heels During Pregnancy
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Anyone feel numb in the face during early pregnancy?
Get seen!: If you are having numbness or weakness in your face during pregnancy, it might be the earliest sign of something called "bell's palsy". You need to talk with your ob/gyn and get checked out! ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
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Is swollen feet coming during pregnancy?
Yes: Due to weight gain and fluid retention the feet will swell. ...Read more
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Numb fingers snd lips during a flight?
Do you smoke: If so, your lungs may not be able to get enough Oxygen at altitude. The body is set up to affect the extremities (fingers, toes, etc) first allowing the usable Oxygen to remain in the central function areas of the body. Solution = Stop Smoking and let the body start the recovery of whatever it can. ...Read more
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Stiff hands and feet during pregnancy?
Likely: Secondary to some swelling.
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Cauge ofvlegs sweling during pregnancy?
Veins: The valves in your veins get pulled apart and the blood can't get back to the heart like it should. Thus, the fluid leaks out into your legs. ...Read more
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Does hitting knees during pregnancy can cause miscarriage?
No: This should not cause a miscarriage unless there was a lot more trauma involved. ...Read more
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What would make my left arm go numb during pregnancy. Im 30 weeks pregnant.?
Carpal tunnel: Fluid changes during pregnancy can produce nerve compression at the wrist c/w cts, which is benign and usually is gone a few days after l & d. Persistent numbness could be associated with nerve pinching at the elbow, disc problems in the neck, thoracic outlet syndrome. But rarely left arm problems can be heart associated (quite unusual at your age.). ...Read more
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I have numbness in my toes after shooting a wedding for 12 hours in uncomfortable shoes. They are sore, feel numb when barefoot even 2 days later. ?
Neuroma: Would be the leading diagnosis. This is the equivlent of a pinched nerve between the toes most commonly between the 3rd and 4th toes. You can ice the bottom of the forefoot, take antiinflammatories and make sure to wer shoes that aren;t tight. I think injection therapy by a podiatrist is very helpful at eliminating this pain. ...Read more
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Can stressful situations during the second trimester of pregnancy cause uterine cramping? It seems when i'm really stressed, i get cramps.
Uterine cramping: There is no question that stress can cause uterine cramps. Try techniques to reduce stress such as relaxation therapy, sel-hypnosis or image therapy. ...Read more
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What causes swollen ankles ("cankles") after labour? Didn't get swelling during pregnancy, only after.
Labour type?: How did you deliver? Cesarean? Vaginal deliver? It may play a role sometimes due to stirrups against the feet in vaginal delivery. Other than that, swelling can happen for a number of reasons but likely the stress from delivery and added weight (although not noticed during pregnancy) caused the swollen ankles. ...Read more
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What causes foot, ankle and lower leg swelling after vaginal birth? Received epidural. No swelling during pregnancy.
If unilateral - DVT?: While it is common to have swollen lower extremities postpartum as fluid shifts occur after delivery, this is usually bilateral. If the swelling is unilateral and/or accompanied by pain, would recommend seeking evaluation to confirm not a deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity, which has potential serious medical complications (e.g. Pulmonary embolus). ...Read more
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Is calf pain normal during pregnancy?
No: Could it happen? Yes? But it needs to be examined as calf pain could always be a DVT and pregnancy can up the risk for it. ...Read more
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During 22 week pregnancy,whole body swelling,especially feet and hands,what to do? And is there any safe diuretics during preg?
See your OB: Swelling of feet and hands can be normal or a sign of preeclampsia or eclampsia, please see your OB to check your urine for the presence of protein and to check and monitor your blood pressure. ...Read more
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Can I wear compression sleeves on my arms during pregnancy?
Compression: If the compression of the sleeves is not too powerful and doesn't cause arm pain or hand swelling, I would see no harm as long as there is no history of phlebitis of the arm veins as you want normal blood flow through the arm veins. ...Read more
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Is numbness around belly button during pregnancy at 33 weeks normal?
Belly button: the skin can be stretched with the advancing pregnancy which can also stretch nerves. This is temporary. And yes, it is normal. ...Read more
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Second time pregnancy and labour pain?
Very vague question: If you are pregnant and having labor pains then it is time to go to your local labor and delivery unit in a hospital to be evaluated and possibly have your baby. ...Read more
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Why my vaginal area feels so heavy during pregnancy ?
Engorgement: Your pelvis and vagina get engorged with blood when you are pregnant. This can cause a heavy feeling in the vagina. ...Read more
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Mild cramping after orgasm during early pregnancy? Is that bad? Can it hurt the baby?
Normal: Having uterine cramping after orgasm is common and it should not harm the baby. As pregnancy progresses and if preterm labor should develop, your health care provider may recommend abstaining because it could contribute to preterm labor. Otherwise, if pregnancy is progressing normally, there is no harm from this cramping. ...Read more
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