When pregnant women are pregnant, there are many changes in their bodies. As the gestational age increases, many pregnant women may experience swelling on their bodies, and swelling can occur in any part of their body. Some pregnant women have swelling on their hands, especially when they first wake up in the morning. This phenomenon is very obvious. So, what is the reason for hand swelling during pregnancy?
Hand swelling during pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon, which is related to the continuous enlargement of the uterus. The enlargement of the uterus compresses the veins, causing obstruction of venous return and leading to hand swelling. Other parts may also experience swelling. Furthermore, an increase in blood volume in pregnant women can also lead to hand swelling.
After pregnancy, the secretion of hormones in the body of pregnant women increases, and when there is a large accumulation of water in the body, it can also cause local swelling. In addition, gestational hypertension can also cause this phenomenon, and the degree of edema can be severe, which will not subside even after a good rest. It is also accompanied by proteinuria and elevated blood pressure.
When pregnant women experience swelling, measures should be taken to adjust their diet. For example, they should not eat too much salt and try to maintain a light taste. For physiological hand swelling, it can be improved through appropriate exercise. When there is nothing to do, they can raise their arms more and let their hands do some activities. The swelling will gradually improve. Pregnant women should try not to wear tight clothes to avoid poor blood circulation in the body, which is not conducive to the disappearance of swelling and may worsen symptoms.
