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Why Is Astymin Drip Used For An AFI Value Of 11.7?
Question: is astymin drip necessary for pregnant at 23.3 weeks pregnant
the afi value is 11.7,and doctor says it is 2cm less.and therefore advised to take astymin drip.(drip will take 2 hours she mentioned)
could you brief about afi
what i know is it aminiotic fluid index
i am worried and confused to take this as none of my friends and relatives took this.
I checked with a guy who is working in the hospital, and he informed for 98% patients doctor is advising this
can i avoid this and still give safe birth to my child.
is it must to take this astymin?
please help.
the afi value is 11.7,and doctor says it is 2cm less.and therefore advised to take astymin drip.(drip will take 2 hours she mentioned)
could you brief about afi
what i know is it aminiotic fluid index
i am worried and confused to take this as none of my friends and relatives took this.
I checked with a guy who is working in the hospital, and he informed for 98% patients doctor is advising this
can i avoid this and still give safe birth to my child.
is it must to take this astymin?
please help.
Brief Answer:
No need
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply:
1) AFI of 11.7 is normal and you dont need astymin drip.
2) You are right this is amniotic fluid index.
3) If 90 percent of doctor's patients are getting this, it is better you change the doctor.
4) Please see another good doctor for a repeat ultrasound and proper advice.
5) As of now you dont need this treatment.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
No need
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply:
1) AFI of 11.7 is normal and you dont need astymin drip.
2) You are right this is amniotic fluid index.
3) If 90 percent of doctor's patients are getting this, it is better you change the doctor.
4) Please see another good doctor for a repeat ultrasound and proper advice.
5) As of now you dont need this treatment.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thanks for the instant reply.
reason i posted the question is she showed us a chart and on that ,afi has to be 14.7 at 24 weeks.
she has been so good so far in continously monitoring the progress by doing scans every month.
Now i am afraid the medications she suggested is good to take or not?
is it good to take the below medicines? or should i discontinue that as well.
ma- dha - DHA tablet
refill-iron
folmet-folic acid
esosteoc- calcium
is it good to change doctor at 24 weeks?
also she is asking to take six egg whites/perday.. is it normal during pregnancy?
i am taking only 1 per day
or shall i just deny the astymin and go ahead with same doctor by following the above medications.
reason i posted the question is she showed us a chart and on that ,afi has to be 14.7 at 24 weeks.
she has been so good so far in continously monitoring the progress by doing scans every month.
Now i am afraid the medications she suggested is good to take or not?
is it good to take the below medicines? or should i discontinue that as well.
ma- dha - DHA tablet
refill-iron
folmet-folic acid
esosteoc- calcium
is it good to change doctor at 24 weeks?
also she is asking to take six egg whites/perday.. is it normal during pregnancy?
i am taking only 1 per day
or shall i just deny the astymin and go ahead with same doctor by following the above medications.
Brief Answer:
continue medicines
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no much of difference. Your AFI level is not less than 8 which warrants treatment.
You can continue these medicines. They are good enough.
Six egg whites are more. 2 should be enough.
I think you should change the doctor
continue medicines
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no much of difference. Your AFI level is not less than 8 which warrants treatment.
You can continue these medicines. They are good enough.
Six egg whites are more. 2 should be enough.
I think you should change the doctor
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thanks .i have decided to change doctor.
info you have provided are really helpful.
Final question.
i knew,drinking more water,fruit juice,coconut water can increase amniotic fluid.
what else we can consume to increase it.
What are the causes of low amniotic fluid?
info you have provided are really helpful.
Final question.
i knew,drinking more water,fruit juice,coconut water can increase amniotic fluid.
what else we can consume to increase it.
What are the causes of low amniotic fluid?
Brief Answer:
protein
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good amount of protein increases amniotic fluid.
Moreover you dont have low fluid. It's normal.
Please write review if my answer was helpful.
Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
protein
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good amount of protein increases amniotic fluid.
Moreover you dont have low fluid. It's normal.
Please write review if my answer was helpful.
Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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