Hi mbak Linda and mbak Sri, Mungkin memang gejala varises yang dialami saat kehamilan.
Posisi kaki lebih tinggi dari badan tidak saja waktu sehabis jalan pagi, tapi biasakan sesering mungkin. Waktu sedang duduk di kantor, duduk di sofa rumah jangan biarkan kedua kaki menggantung atau satu kaki menumpu pada kaki yang lain. Bagaimana kondisi BB, apa termasuk 'overweight' untuk usia kandungannya? Kadang ini jadi faktor pencetus varises. Coba tanyakan bagaimana ibu/anggota keluarga wanita yang lain saat hamil. Kadang memang faktor keturunan, jadi mbak mengalami juga. Bisa juga dicoba untuk sering-sering tidur miring ke kiri dengan kaki bertumpu pada bantal/guling. Ini salah satu antisipasi agar urat darah halus di bagian kanan tubuh (yang tertekan seiring dengan membesarnya rahim) bisa 'free'dan mengurangi tekanan pembuluh darah di kaki. Info lengkapnya bisa dibaca di artikel yang saya coba posting, ya mbak. enjoy your pregnancy, anyway :) Sylvia - Jovan's mum with 26-week-'bump' ------------------------------------------------------- http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/271.html VARICOSE VEINS DURING PREGNANCY Approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS? Varicose veins are swollen veins that may bulge near the surface of the skin. These sometimes squiggly, blue or purple veins are most likely to show up in your legs, though you may also get them in your vulva or elsewhere. (In fact, hemorrhoids are really just varicose veins of the rectal area.) You may have little or no discomfort from them, or they may make your legs feel heavy and achy. The skin around a varicose vein may also itch, throb, or feel like it's burning. The symptoms tend to be worse at the end of the day, especially if you've been on your feet a lot. Many women first develop varicose veins or find that they get worse during pregnancy. As your uterus grows, it puts pressure on the large vein on the right side of your body (the inferior vena cava), which in turn increases pressure in the leg veins. Veins are the blood vessels that return blood from your extremities to your heart, so the blood in your leg veins is already working against gravity. The amount of blood in your body increases when you're pregnant, adding to the burden on your veins. And your progesterone levels rise, causing the walls of your blood vessels to relax. You're more likely to get varicose veins if other members of your family have had them. Being overweight, carrying twins or higher multiples, and standing for long periods can also make you more susceptible. The good news is that varicose veins tend to improve after you give birth. WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THEM? You may be able to prevent them or at least minimize them. Here are some tips: Exercise daily. Even just a brisk walk around the block can help your circulation. Strive to keep within the recommended weight range for your stage of pregnancy. Elevate your feet and legs whenever possible. Use a stool or box to rest your legs on when you're sitting, and keep your feet elevated on a pillow when you're lying down. Don't cross your legs or ankles when sitting. Don't sit or stand for long periods without taking breaks to move around. Sleep on your left side with your feet on a pillow. Wedge a pillow behind your back to keep yourself tilted to the left. Since the inferior vena cava is on the right side, lying on your left side relieves the vein of the weight of the uterus, thus decreasing pressure on the veins in your legs and feet. Wear special support hose. Prescription-strength hose, known as graduated-compression stockings, work best and are available from medical supply stores and pharmacies. These stockings are twice as thick as normal pantyhose. Tight at the ankle, they get looser as they go up the leg, making it easier for blood to flow back up toward your heart. As a result, they help prevent swelling and may keep your varicose veins from getting worse. Put them on before getting out of bed in the morning, while you're still lying down, to prevent blood from pooling in your legs, and keep them on all day. These support hose may be bothersome, especially in hot weather, but bad varicose veins can be more uncomfortable. ARE VARICOSE VEINS EVER SERIOUS? Varicose veins may itch or hurt, and they can be unsightly, but they're generally harmless. A small percentage of people who have varicose veins develop small blood clots in their veins near the skin surface (a condition called superficial venous thrombosis). When this kind of clot develops, the vein may feel hard and rope-like, and the area around it may be red, hot, tender, or painful. These clots are rarely serious, but be sure to call your practitioner if you think you have one. Occasionally the area surrounding a clot may become infected (in which case you may also have fever or chills), and you'll need to be treated promptly with antibiotics. Also call your practitioner if your legs are significantly swollen, the skin near the veins has changed color, or you have sores on your legs. These symptoms indicate a more serious circulation problem. Superficial venous thrombosis is not to be confused with a serious condition called deep venous thrombosis (DVT), in which you get clots in the deep veins, usually in your legs. Pregnancy makes you more susceptible to DVT whether or not you have varicose veins, but it's not common. Your chance of getting it either during pregnancy or in the weeks after you give birth is one in a thousand. (Women with blood clotting disorders or on prolonged bedrest are at higher risk.) If you develop DVT, you may have no symptoms, or you may have sudden, painful swelling in your ankle, leg, and thigh. It may hurt more when your foot is flexed or when you're standing, and you may have a slight fever as well. If you notice any of these symptoms, call your practitioner immediately. If left untreated, the blood clot could break away and travel to the lungs, a life-threatening condition called a pulmonary embolism. Signs of a pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath, painful breathing, a cough (or coughing up blood), a panicky feeling, and a rapid heartbeat and should prompt a call to 911. IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET RID OF THEM? Varicose veins often improve within three or four months after giving birth. During this time, it's a good idea to continue to wear support hose, exercise regularly, avoid prolonged standing or sitting, and elevate your legs whenever possible. But if your varicose veins persist and become too uncomfortable to live with, or you're unhappy with how they look, you have a variety of treatment options. Ask your practitioner to refer you to a specialist. -------------------------------------------------------- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ada titipan pertanyaan nih dari teman saya.. yang lagi hamil 6 bulan. mau tanya nich......masalah dikaki timbul urat halus-halus & besar semacam varises, padahal sehabis jalan pagi, kaki sudah ditinggikan/diganjal pakai bantal + 30 menit. Gimana cara pencegahan yang lain ? Apakah nanti setelah melahirkan urat tsb akan hilang sendiri?? <deleted> __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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