Edema During Pregnancy

Question 1

Edema, swollen face, eyes, body and limbs. Fatigue, loose stools, low appetite, cold extremities, general weakness, weak voice, sallow complexion. T: Pale-moist, white glossy coat, P: slow-slippery, weak.

Answer 1

Spleen Yang Def. (Xu)

Question 2

Edema, swollen face, limbs, fatigue, low back pain, frequent, scanty urination, weak knees, cold extremities, dark facial complexion possibly affecting heart: palpitations, SOB. T: pale-moist-white glossy coat. P: deep-slippery, weak.

Answer 2

Kidney Yang Def.

Question 3

After 3-4 months, esp last trimester: whole body swelling, distention with both feet swollen. Distention/pain of head-dizzy, SOB-tightness of chest. Dizzy-hypo dist. Anger easily. Possibly: palpitations, anxiety. T: thick greasy coat. P: wiry-slippery

Answer 3

Qi/Phlegm Stagnation/Obstruction