Patient's question:
Medical History: 27 weeks ultrasound showed excessive amniotic fluid30 weeks color Doppler ultrasound results are as follows:
BPD: 82, AC: 103, HC: 288, TD: 75, AD: 90
Circumference: 284, FL: 58, HL: 50, Amniotic fluid index: 343, Umbilical artery A/B: 2.43
RI: 0.59, Placenta: Grade 1-2, Heart rate: 146, Gastrointestinal tract is normal
Does this indicate that the baby is developing well? Is the amniotic fluid very excessive? Is it serious? Do I need to be hospitalized for treatment? Why wasn't the liver visible in the color Doppler ultrasound?
Doctor's answer:
What are the hazards of polyhydramnios:1. Excessive amniotic fluid causes excessive uterine expansion, leading to shortness of breath, lower limb and perineal edema in the expectant mother.
2. There is a higher risk of placental abruption, endangering the lives of both mother and child.
3. Poor uterine contractions and postpartum hemorrhage are possible complications.
4. It can easily cause premature birth.
If, during the 20th to 24th week of pregnancy, symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, shortness of breath, cyanosis of the lips, palpitations, inability to lie flat, lower limb edema, varicose veins, difficulty walking, accompanied by poor appetite and constipation, may indicate acute polyhydramnios. It is important to seek medical examination and treatment promptly.