<human>: hi i was wondering if i should call my doctor about swelling in my right foot is more swollen than my left and i could not spread my toes apart because of the swelling. i also had blurry vision the night before last. should i be concerned i am almost completed with my 37 week of pregnancy.
<bot>: Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the presence of swelling in right foot more than left foot is a normal finding. Because the uterus slightly rotates to right side this causes compression over the veins over the right side leading to swelling on right side. The swelling of feet is due to various reasons:-1)Physiological edema -This is normally seen due to compression of uterus over blood vessels. This will subside after 12 hours of bed rest. This is seen more in later months of pregnancy.2)Anemia with low proteins.3)Hypertension in pregnancy.4)Excess liquor. I suggest you to rule out anemia by getting done HE. And as there is blurring of vision along with swelling I suggest you to rule out high BP. Nothing to worry. It will subside. Preferably lie on left side and observe your fetal movements. Hope this helps. Best regards...