Home / Health Insurance / Articles / Pregnancy / Tips / Restless legs syndrome: Leg cramps & how to deal with them and other symptoms

Restless legs syndrome: Leg cramps & how to deal with them and other symptoms

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Restless leg syndrome is common among pregnant women and nearly one-third of the women face this issue. It’s a feeling that urges to move the legs. Imbalance of a brain chemical might cause restless leg syndrome.

Contents

It may be triggered due to a lack of iron in the body. It can make you irritable as you might not be able to sleep in the night.

If it becomes severe, consult your doctor. Do not take medicines without doctor’s advice. You might have a long labour or c section if you have restless leg syndrome.

Apart from restless leg syndrome, another issue is the leg cramps. Cramps are painful spasms that radiate up the legs. They are generally more at night. It could be due to tiredness of carrying baby. If you are having cramps, stretch your feet, move your toes backward and forward and stand on your feet. Put your feet up while sitting. A gentle leg massage also helps to reduce the cramps. Make sure you have calcium rich foods.

Here are some more symptoms at week 29:

•Shortness of breath It is normal to have a slight trouble breathing because of growing uterus which squeezes the lungs.

•Frequent urination it is normal to pass urine frequently during pregnancy. It’s because of the expanding uterus and growing baby putting pressure on the bladder.

•Constipation and heartburn Constipation and heartburn are normal during pregnancy. Heartburn is the result of constipation. Drink plenty of water and include high fiber in the diet. Do not take any medicine to get relief. Regular exercise also helps.

•Hemorrhoids They are caused because the uterus puts pressure on the pelvis. Hemorrhoids may be painful. They also cause itching, stinging, or bleeding, especially after a bowel movement.

Have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. If you are worried about the fetal movement anytime, consult your doctor.

Explore More Articles on Signs & Symptoms

Symptoms your doctor will look out for in you

Symptoms of Preeclampsia-- What puts you at a higher risk of it?

Restless legs syndrome: Leg cramps & how to deal with them and other symptoms

Symptoms you're likely to face now

Symptoms you are likely to witness now

Body changes happening in you beyond your growing tummy

Acne, backache, risk of varicose veins: Symptoms you're likely to witness now

Piles, ligament pain, trouble sleeping: Symptoms you're likely to experience

What's happening with you

Lesser nausea, glowing skin: Here's a list of symptoms you're likely to experience

Pica Condition: Cravings that are umm.. too strange! Do you have them?

Are you gaining the right amount of weight in this last trimester?

Changing breasts, lucid dreams: Symptoms you're likely to witness now

Keeping the waiting game strong: Symptoms now and what to do

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

Recent

Articles

What does an L2 visa mean, who can get one, and what documents are needed?

TeamAcko Jul 9, 2024

Travel Visa: Meaning, Documents Required in 2024

TeamAcko Jul 9, 2024

What an F1 visa mean, who can get one, and what documents are needed?

TeamAcko Jul 8, 2024

What is an Employment Visa? Meaning, Eligibility And Documents Required in 2024

TeamAcko Jul 8, 2024

E tourist visa Meaning, Eligibility, and Documents in 2024

TeamAcko Jul 8, 2024