My friend is 37 weeks pregnant and her ankle has really swollen up only on her left foot....any ideas what could be causing this????she is a little worried..
2006-09-01 09:25:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
water retention is not uncommon at 37 weeks BUT SHE SHOULD GO SEE A DOCTOR!
2006-09-01 09:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by ribordoli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swelling during pregnancy can be very normal. People often complain that the swelling is worse on one side. Although it can be very normal, it can also be a sign of preeclampsia, or as they used to call it, toxemia. Your friend should see her OB and have her blood pressure evaluated. Always better to be safe than sorry in pregnancy.
The swelling can go on, and actually get worse, for a couple of weeks after the baby is born. This is caused by a massive fluid shift after delivery. All the extra fluids that have been going to the uterus and the baby during the pregnancy shift, and go to the periphery, causing swelling of the feet, hands, and face.
2006-09-01 09:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, you'll know. The pain will be worse and there will be a tightening in your belly. It will start out small and build in pain and intensity of the muscle contraction. There is really no way to describe exactly what it feels like because it's different from any other type of pain. If it's labor the pains will come at somewhat regular intervals. You should probably start labor within the next week. Good luck !
2016-03-27 03:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought your ankles and wrists swelling up was normal during pregnancy but she should go see a doctor just in case, better to be safe than sorry.
2006-09-01 09:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I expect your friend is getting very tired by now!The swelling is water retention, your friend should inform her GP about this, meanwhile she should get plenty of rest with the legs elevated. I wish her Good Luck
2006-09-01 11:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water retention is common in the end stages of pregnancy.I was swelled up like a balloon.
2006-09-01 09:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by fluffer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water retention but she needs to see a doctor as it could be an indication that her kidneys are not working properly.
2006-09-01 09:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats perfectly normal. The last few weeks can be hell...I had "cankles" and wanted to scream. It starts going away almost immediately after birth.
2006-09-01 09:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by Pete and Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water weight....there are so many hormones that run through a womens body. now i don't know why it's one sided but swollen ankles usually mean water...
2006-09-01 09:47:25 · answer #9 · answered by KodeNmKidzNxtDoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, I can't remember what it's called tho, so long ago, but I went to labor and delivery because of it, it's that bad. tell her that she needs to call her dr. or something.
2006-09-01 09:28:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋