Patient's question:
I am more than 35 weeks pregnant and was told during a check-up that I have too much amniotic fluid. I was advised to go to a major hospital for further examination. Today, the check-up revealed that my fetus has mild hydrocephalus. Could you please tell me what impact this will have on the fetus and if it is serious?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Based on your description, your situation is that during pregnancy, the lateral ventricle of the fetus is slightly wider. In this case, it is necessary to look at the specific data to determine whether any adverse effects have occurred.Advice: Generally, under normal circumstances, the width of the fetal lateral ventricle during pregnancy should not exceed 1 centimeter. If it exceeds this value, it is considered widened. However, if it does not exceed 1.2 centimeters, there should be no adverse effects. If it exceeds this value, it can be diagnosed as hydrocephalus. It is best to consider induction of labor, as it may easily affect brain cells, which could have adverse effects on the child's future intelligence and function. Therefore, your situation should be evaluated based on the specific test results to determine whether there are any issues.
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