Description

• Fluid present in the subcutaneous tissue is called oedema
• In pregnancy physiological pedal edema is very common around 24 weeks
• It resolves on its own without any treatment soon after delivery

Types

• Pedal oedema
• Rarely associated with pain, night cramps, feeling of heaviness or discomfort.

Investigation

• BP monitoring
• Urine routine to rule out proteinuria
• Renal function tests

Treatments

• Check, whether it is physiological or pathological
• Physiological oedema relieves with rest
• Check BP and proteinuria regularly to exclude preeclampsia

Ayurvedic Managemnt

• Punarnavadi Kashaya
• Chandraprabha Gutika
• Decotion of Punarnava with paste of Devadaru & Murva
• Decotion of Bhadradaru with honey
• Swedana with usnajala

Department

Prasoothi & Stree Roga