Pain in legs during pregnancy

Pain in the legs during pregnancy can significantly overshadow such a happy period of life for every woman, as the expectation of a child. Alas, only a small fraction of the fair sex is given to survive a pregnancy without a single health problem.

The overwhelming majority have a number of difficulties: constipation, vomiting, stomach problems, constant pain in the back, legs, swelling. Complain to their health, even the most healthy athletes. Any ailments experienced are all the more difficult from the exceptional importance of the situation. Naturally, no anguish can compare with the joy that will befall young parents after nine months of continuous expectation. However, if discomfort during pregnancy can be minimized, why not do it?

So, almost every woman in the situation complains of pain in the legs. Most often, they have the primary cause of weight gain and displacement of the center of gravity. In this case, the most common problem, causing aching pain and making long walks almost impossible, becomes varicose veins. Let us answer the possible questions about what this disease is, what it is fraught with and how to fight it.

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How does leg pain occur during pregnancy?

The walls of our veins have the ability to stretch, and significantly. Venous valves have two valves, when they are closed, the blood, as a rule, does not flow from one department to another. However, during pregnancy, the volume of blood increases, as well as the amount of certain hormones that can lead to uncontrolled wings, which leads to disorders in the circulation. Legs as a result may swell, whine, it is not excluded even the appearance of seizures. But this disease can lead to harm not only to you: the child may not receive the necessary substances. Therefore, we need to pay special attention to this problem.

Symptoms of pain in the legs during pregnancy

The most characteristic symptoms of varicose veins include: 

• The appearance of vascular "stars"; 
• Puffiness; 
• Fatigue. You will experience difficulties when climbing stairs or walking even for short distances; 
• Heaviness; 
• Burning, scratching; 
• Cramps, worsening at night. They often pass if you bend your knee.

What if you have pain in your legs during pregnancy?

As it was said earlier, legs during pregnancy practically inevitably swell. Because of this, your old shoes can be tight. Since the conditions of many types of work make a girl look perfect in the office, and buying new comfortable shoes, sneakers, boots is not an expensive occupation, often pregnant women have to "cram" their legs into the old pair of shoes until the last. Because of this, the frequent problem with which future mothers face is the ingrowth of the nail, called scientific onychriptosis. Bring to this disease can and flat feet, and inadvertently made a pedicure.

The pain experienced during ingrowth of the nail is very intense and unpleasant, it is greatly strengthened when walking. Naturally, in your situation it will be difficult to tolerate it.

What can I do to get rid of painful sensations? 

• Perhaps you have a pair of some soft and comfortable shoes? Try to abandon the narrow fashionable shoes, replacing them with something cozy. Do not worry about public opinion: your friends will understand and do not condemn! 
• Make salty baths for your feet. 
• Do not cut your nails too short.
• In some cases, surgical treatment is necessary: with laser, special brackets, radio waves.

What else can be done to relieve pain?

In general, in order to get rid of the heaviness in the legs during pregnancy, follow the simple instructions: 

• In no case do not engage in heavy physical labor, carrying heavy loads; 
• Drink plenty of water, watch for food: do not eat much salty and spicy. Eat more protein foods; 
• Sign up for a therapeutic massage; 
• If possible, relax on the sea, near a lake or in the forest; 
• Use special creams and ointments.

How to prevent leg pain during pregnancy?

To prevent disease, it is best to contact a gynecologist early in pregnancy, which will then be more careful in prescribing hormonal drugs that only aggravate the problem. Help you can use special compresses and medications used in this disease (phlebotonics).

Pain in the legs during pregnancy should not become your constant companion throughout this beautiful period! Let your child be born healthy and always happy happy parents!