Pregnancy Related Swelling — Causes, Related Conditions & Affordable Treatment
Pregnancy Related Swelling can be associated with multiple conditions. Consult a healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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About Swelling (the broader symptom)
This summary describes Swelling, the broader symptom. Pregnancy Related Swelling is a more specific topic.
Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body.
Causes of edema include:
Eating too much salt
Sunburn
Heart failure
Kidney disease
Liver problems from cirrhosis
Pregnancy
Problems with lymph nodes, especially after mastectomy
Some medicines
Standing or walking a lot when the weather is warm
To keep swelling down, your health care provider may recommend keeping your legs raised when sitting, wearing support stockings, limiting how much salt you eat, or taking a medicine called a diuretic - also called a water pill.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus topic page. Topic date: 01/28/2002. MedlinePlus file date: 10/15/2026 02:30:37.
This is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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