What is DUEXIS Â® (ibuprofen and famotidine)? DUEXIS contains two medicines: ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and famotidine, a histamine H 2-receptor antagonist.
Various factors contribute to foot and ankle swelling during pregnancy. For starters, your body retains more fluid during pregnancy. Also, your growing uterus puts pressure on your veins, which impairs return of blood to your heart. This can lead to swelling in the legs, ankles and feet.
Swelling is a common condition during pregnancy. Fingers, legs, ankles and feet swell and cause discomfort when you are pregnant. This effect will last for a week or more after your delivery. You will produce about 50% more blood when pregnant to nourish and protect both you and your baby.