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What Could Be The Reason For Having Low AFI? Is It Safe To Take Arg 9 Sachets And Astymin Tablet?

Hello doctor,
I m 32 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with low amniotic fluid (AFI 9).Doctor has prescribed me with arg 9 sachets and astymin tablet...is it safe for the baby..also I want to know the reason behind low afi..my report shows -fetal movements are good. .placenta grade ll maturity...pls help me I m worried...I have gestational diabetes but I m not taking insulin I m on controlling it with diet which my doctor prescribed. ..
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Usual causes of oligohydromnios are:
-Uteroplacental insufficiency
-Urological abnormalities in the fetus
-Insufficient intake of water by mother
-Usage of drugs like angiotensin convertage inhibitors
-Sometimes cause cannot be pointed out etc.
Arginine sachets and astymin will help in increasing the amniotic fluid.
So, you can use them as advised by your doctor.
At the same time intake of sufficient water, fluids, nutritious diet, sufficient rest are also important.
Prefer left lateral position while sleeping.
Regular antenatal checkups and ultrasound examinations are needed to monitor the growth of the baby and to estimate the amniotic fluid levels.
Take care.
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What Could Be The Reason For Having Low AFI? Is It Safe To Take Arg 9 Sachets And Astymin Tablet?

Hi, Thanks for the query. Usual causes of oligohydromnios are: -Uteroplacental insufficiency -Urological abnormalities in the fetus -Insufficient intake of water by mother -Usage of drugs like angiotensin convertage inhibitors -Sometimes cause cannot be pointed out etc. Arginine sachets and astymin will help in increasing the amniotic fluid. So, you can use them as advised by your doctor. At the same time intake of sufficient water, fluids, nutritious diet, sufficient rest are also important. Prefer left lateral position while sleeping. Regular antenatal checkups and ultrasound examinations are needed to monitor the growth of the baby and to estimate the amniotic fluid levels. Take care.