If foot hygiene is not taken seriously in daily life, it can lead to foot odor. Pregnant women generally pay attention to prenatal hygiene to prevent abnormal physical conditions. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, many pregnant women may experience limb swelling, which brings great inconvenience to life and sometimes makes their movements more difficult. However, why does foot swelling during pregnancy lead to foot odor?
During pregnancy, foot swelling can lead to foot odor, which may be caused by poor foot hygiene. Additionally, as the uterus grows, the lower limbs are compressed, making it easier for foot swelling to occur. Pregnant women have a strong metabolism and are less heat-resistant than ordinary people, with excessive sweat secretion. Therefore, when they exercise, their bodies will sweat noticeably, and their feet will also sweat more. In the case of excessive sweating, bacteria on their feet will multiply in large numbers, resulting in the production of unpleasant odors.
Some pregnant women do not pay attention to foot care and do not wash their feet regularly, which can create space for bacteria to grow. If there is sweat on the feet, it can easily cause foot odor. In addition, if the material of the shoes and socks is not good, often wearing socks and shoes with poor breathability can also cause foot odor.
If pregnant women already suffer from foot diseases such as athlete's foot, they will have symptoms of foot odor. In this case, pregnant women should adjust their diet reasonably under the guidance of a doctor. They should pay attention to a light diet and avoid eating too much spicy and stimulating food. They should soak their feet in hot water before going to bed at night, and add tea leaves or white vinegar to the water, which is effective in deodorizing.
