Edema

Spleen Yang deficiency
- Symptoms - edema early in the pregnancy, swelling of face or whole body, yellowish and shiny skin, a feeling of oppression of the chest, breathlessness, tiredness, loose stools, cold limbs. Tongue: pale, wet. Pulse: weak

Kidney Yang deficiency
- Symptoms - edema early in the pregnancy, worse in the ankles, breathlessness, cold legs, backache. Tongue: pale and wet. Pulse: weak, deep

Qi stagnation
- Symptoms - edema beginning towards the 4th month of pregnancy, first in the feet, no pitting, abdominal distention, irritability. Tongue: slightly red on the sides. Pulse: wiry

Leg Pain

Blood deficiency
- Symptoms: the foot or lower leg may have cramps and pain, may radiate up to upper leg or buttock, walking may become difficult, worse at night or during sleeping Tongue: pale body, thin coating Pulse: fine

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