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What Causes Low AFI Level During 33 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015

Question: madam namaste hi my name is XXXXXXX my wife is pregnant and her LMP is 22 july 14 and EOD 28 July 2015
she is 33 weeks pregnant madam we are taking regular treatment form gynecologist but today she said i feel AFI level is low around. when we visited the radiologist recommended by her he said AFI level is 6-7 C.M and when we inform the doctor she ask for drip. we found the history of doctor she always having sugerion delivery we fear from her please advise us what AFI level should be required in this stage. what to do increase the AFI level.

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Its normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I can understand your concerns.

AFI level less than 5 cm is low.

6-7 cms is within normal range of 5-20 cms.

so there is no need of drip or caesarean.

Just bi- weekly sonography for AFI is sufficient.

No intervention required now. but if you want she can take arginine granules orally for increase in AFI

Regards,

Dr Som MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (6 hours later)

sir but our gynecologist forcing her for drip she said there is drip required for 3 times per weeks sir we totally trap by her now 33 weeks over and we are taking treatment from her we can't go to another doctor please suggest us what to do.

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You have full right

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

As a patient you have full right to change your gynecologist. It is about health. You have full right to say no to a treatment.

If you are not satisfied just tell her you want a second opinion and will come back later if required.

No doctor can refuse that.

Regards,

Dr Som MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj