Causes of edema
Doctors, diagnosing this condition, necessarily establish its degree. At the first swelling only feet and shins, with the next - the stomach, pubic zone. At the third degree, the edema of the face, hands, and the fourth is characterized by a general puffiness.
The reasons for this state can be several:
- often swelling is provoked by varicose veins;
- heart disease, irregularities in his work also lead to this problem;
- kidney pathology contributes to puffiness of the face;
- gestosis is a common and dangerous cause, which requires observation by the doctor.
The future mother should be alerted if the elastic bands from the toes on the foot leave a deep trace, and also, if the usual shoes began to crush, and the ring is hardly removed from the finger. This can signal a problem in the body and the need to consult a specialist.
There are also hidden swelling, which are not visible externally. They can be suspected of a large gain in weight. If a woman noticed that over a week the body weight increased by more than 0.5 kg, it is better to consult a doctor.
An experienced doctor will find out the causes of edema in pregnant women and will tell you what to do. If the doctor diagnoses gestosis and insists on seeing in the hospital, then do not give up.
What helps with swelling in pregnancy?
Only the doctor should prescribe the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as prescribing medicines. To future mothers with such a problem the doctor can give the following recommendations:
- to all, for whom the question is actual, than to remove hypostases during pregnancy, it is necessary to wear compression lingerie;
- take vitamins of group B, as well as E;
- more rest and lie with raised legs.
Many women suffering from this condition want to know what to drink when swelling during pregnancy, which drugs can effectively help:
- doctors often prescribe Kanefron - a remedy that improves kidney function;
- The expert can advise some diuretic preparations, the same action possesses a cowberry tea, an infusion of a dogrose, a cranberry mors;
- if necessary, prescribe drugs for the dilution of blood;
- recommend antispasmodics, for example, No-shpa.
But do not engage in self-medication, any drug before taking should be discussed with a doctor.
Diet for edema in expectant mothers
In this condition, an important part of therapy is compliance with certain rules in nutrition. In compiling a diet, a woman must adhere to the following principles:
- in the menu should be a lot of fresh vegetables, fruits, but you can not eat exotic fruits;
- useful foods that are rich in protein, which include cottage cheese, fish, meat;
- it is necessary to exclude fried, smoked, canned food, carbonated drinks;
- it is worth noting the seasonings;
- It is useful to give preference to dishes cooked on steam;
- drink no more than 1.2 liters of liquid per day;
- it is useful to arrange unloading days;
- apples, parsley, celery have a diuretic effect, so you must include them in your menu.
Compliance with such a diet in conjunction with a moderate fiznagruzkoy will be an excellent prevention of puffiness.