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Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Edema IMPORTANT: Mild swelling of the feet and ankles is common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester and on hot days. However, sudden, massive edema that involves the face, hands, eyelids, or that is asymmetric (only one leg swollen and painful), can signal preeclampsia or deep vein thrombosis, two serious conditions. Go to the doctor immediately if you have sudden swelling, severe headaches, vision disturbances, pain in the upper right abdomen, rapid weight gain (over 1 kg in a day), or if one leg is much more swollen than the other, red, warm, and painful. The natural remedies described here are for physiological edema confirmed by a doctor; they cannot replace treatment of an obstetric condition. ...

Lymphedema: daily care and natural support IMPORTANT: Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive disease that requires specialized diagnosis and treatment (rehabilitation physician, vascular doctor, oncologist, certified lymphedema therapist). The cornerstone of treatment is complex decongestive therapy (CDT): manual lymphatic drainage, multilayer compression, exercises, skin care. No herb, tea, or supplement replaces this therapy. Everything that follows is adjunctive information for the patient. Do not start anything on your own, especially if you have had cancer or lymph nodes removed. Consult the doctor and specialized therapist. ...