HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Ultrasound Shows Enlarged Brain Ventricles. Worried, Will It Affect My Child?

hello. in my ultrasound at 26 weeks today my doctor told me has slightly enlarged brain ventricles...of one extra centimeter...she old me not to worry about it as it is not cause for alarm and it is probably nothing and we will just follow up and keep checking but i am very worried. what does this mean if it turns out to be true? how will this afeect my baby?
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
in my opinion no reason to panic as these types of problems come in many and these can be corrected naturally when baby grows and there is no harm if slight increase may not affect the baby of any problem your doctor is right must follow your doctor
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Ultrasonography


Loading Online Doctors....
Ultrasound Shows Enlarged Brain Ventricles. Worried, Will It Affect My Child?

in my opinion no reason to panic as these types of problems come in many and these can be corrected naturally when baby grows and there is no harm if slight increase may not affect the baby of any problem your doctor is right must follow your doctor