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What Causes Low Amniotic Fluid Levels During 28th Week Of Pregnancy?
Question: Hi,
My wife is 28 weeks pregnant.In the USG scan done on 12th Aug'16 it was observed that the liquor level was low AFI 9.Post this our gynac prescribed Gyracin sachets for 10 days and asked to do a scan after 10 days.We got the scan done today and we were told that the liquor level is low and has increased by only 1cm i.e. AFI is now 10cm.Can you please suggest what do we need to do now and what is the reason for the low liquor level.
Also to me to mention my wife has Gestational Diabetes and is on Gylcomet 250mg.
Regards
XXXX
My wife is 28 weeks pregnant.In the USG scan done on 12th Aug'16 it was observed that the liquor level was low AFI 9.Post this our gynac prescribed Gyracin sachets for 10 days and asked to do a scan after 10 days.We got the scan done today and we were told that the liquor level is low and has increased by only 1cm i.e. AFI is now 10cm.Can you please suggest what do we need to do now and what is the reason for the low liquor level.
Also to me to mention my wife has Gestational Diabetes and is on Gylcomet 250mg.
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
The liquor is increasing good.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The increase in liquor by one cm in 10 days is good. It is a satisfactory response to the medicine. It is best to continue with this medicine. The low liquor level can be due to poor diet, low protein intake, renal problem in the baby, etc. If baby is normal on ultrasound scan then you need not worry and try to give her a high protein diet.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
The liquor is increasing good.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The increase in liquor by one cm in 10 days is good. It is a satisfactory response to the medicine. It is best to continue with this medicine. The low liquor level can be due to poor diet, low protein intake, renal problem in the baby, etc. If baby is normal on ultrasound scan then you need not worry and try to give her a high protein diet.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks a lot Doctor.Considering that my wife has Gestational Diabetes who would be the safe sources of protein for her?Also is Coconut water good for increasing the liquor level?
Brief Answer:
Pulses, milk and egg white will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Coconut water is good for her. She can take milk twice a day, take egg white, dairy products and all the pulses regularly. All these will help in formation of adequate liquor.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Pulses, milk and egg white will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Coconut water is good for her. She can take milk twice a day, take egg white, dairy products and all the pulses regularly. All these will help in formation of adequate liquor.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doc.Coconut water can be given to her inspite of Gestational Diabetes?
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Coconut water is not high in sugar content. It has a low glycaemic index- can be given in gestational diabetes.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Coconut water is not high in sugar content. It has a low glycaemic index- can be given in gestational diabetes.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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