Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy.

Παρεμβάσεις για τη φλεβίτιδα και το οίδημα των κάτω άκρων κατά την εγκυμοσύνη  (Αναθεώρηση)

This is a reprint of a Cochrane review, prepared and maintained by The Cochrane Collaboration and published in The Cochrane Library

2008, Issue 4 Published by JohnWiley & Sons, Ltd

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Authors’ conclusions

Rutosides appear to help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins in late pregnancy. However, this finding is based on one small study (69 women) and there are not enough

data presented in the study to assess its safety in pregnancy. It therefore cannot be routinely recommended.

Reflexology appears to help improve symptoms for women with leg oedema, but again this is based on one small study (43 women).

External compression stockings do not appear to have any advantages in reducing oedema.