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, LD: 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 function 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 leads to excessive uterine expansion, causing shortness of breath, lower limb and perineal edema in the expectant mother.
2. There is a higher risk of placental early separation, endangering the lives of both mother and child.
3. Poor uterine contraction and postpartum hemorrhage are possible complications.
4. It can easily cause premature birth.
If, during pregnancy weeks 20–24, symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, shortness of breath, bluish 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.