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Is Amniotic Fluid Leak And Green Urine During A Pregnancy Of Concern?
My daughter reached 30 weeks in her pregnancy yesterday. Lastnight she went to the hospital because she started leaking amniotic fluid. They also told her she has the beginning of a UTI. Today her urine has a greenish tint. The hospital told her to wait until tomorrow to call her doc. Should we be concerned?
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Hi,
I understand your concern.
THe green urine in your daughter's case can be-
- Leaking of amniotic fluid having green tinge.. being mistaken for green urine Green amniotic fluid suggests fetal distress.. The differentiating point is .. the green discharge of amniotic fluid increases on coughing.
- It can be urine infection as guessed by hospital people, urine infection being risky in pregnancy, must be controlled soon. The differentiating point would be-
- burning, pain, increased frequency while urination,
-routine & microscopic examination of urine.
* so whatever the cause be, an urgent evaluation of the case is is essential with help of a gynecologist.
Till you see a gynecologist,
-take bed rest/ raise foot end of bed up. Take light diet.
_ drink Barley water/ alkaline mixture over the counter.
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
THe green urine in your daughter's case can be-
- Leaking of amniotic fluid having green tinge.. being mistaken for green urine Green amniotic fluid suggests fetal distress.. The differentiating point is .. the green discharge of amniotic fluid increases on coughing.
- It can be urine infection as guessed by hospital people, urine infection being risky in pregnancy, must be controlled soon. The differentiating point would be-
- burning, pain, increased frequency while urination,
-routine & microscopic examination of urine.
* so whatever the cause be, an urgent evaluation of the case is is essential with help of a gynecologist.
Till you see a gynecologist,
-take bed rest/ raise foot end of bed up. Take light diet.
_ drink Barley water/ alkaline mixture over the counter.
Thanks.
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