Left leg redness is when part or all of the left leg looks different and redder.

What is the reason of this?

It is normal to have swelling, especially in the legs, during pregnancy. However, leg redness during pregnancy may be associated with deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot that pregnant women are particularly susceptible to. This condition is more common in the left leg than the right leg.

Tips

If you notice swelling and redness in your left leg, you should call your healthcare provider right away. He or she may do a physical exam and potentially perform other diagnostic tests and ask your questions to determine the cause of these symptoms. If a woman is determined to have DVT, her doctor may prescribe medications to treat the blood clot and prevent future blood complications.