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I am a pregnant woman of 21 years. This is my second pregnancy. The first was in 2018 and was very normal. During that pregnancy, I experienced varicose veins on my legs. In this pregnancy, this had begun again but it began early since the 3rd month. I am currently in my 5th month. When I am sleeping or lying down the veins do. Not appear. Once, I stand and start the housework am childcare they come immediately. They cause a swelling pain. It started in my left leg, but is now on both. The medications I take regularly are: pre-natal pills folic acid blood tonic (past two weeks) recently, I had a vaginal infection for which a treatment of erythromycin wnd nystatin inserts was recommended byy midwife. I have finished that now. I have photos of my legs available to send to you with what's app +mobile or. Email email Normally, like. During my first pregnancy, I would. Go to a pre-natal clinic for monthly visit. In this time, with the pandemic, I do not. Go out. In my second month, I did go fo a doctor visit and checkup, all check out well. Recently, my husband received a good consultation on a question he asked here at Lybrate. I am hoping you can help doctor.
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Varicose vein is common in pregnancy. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure now. it usually resolves after delivery. You should you compression stocking because it causes comfort and the vein blood flow becomes better. However, in few cases, the varicose vein may increase the risk of blood clotting (thrombosis). Therefore, depending on your weight and other risk factors of clotting (family history, previous medical disease etc), you may need some injection (heparin) to prevent blood clot. But if such risk factors are not there, please do NOT worry. The varicose will disappear after delivery.
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