In current obstetrical practice, polyhydramnios and
oligohydramnios are usually detected during a routine prenatal
ultrasound
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Polyhydramnios is the presence of excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn infant.
Amniotic fluid surrounds and cushions the infant throughout development. Decreased or excessive amounts of amniotic fluid may be associated with abnormalities in the fetus. Polyhydramnios may result from failure of the fetus to swallow and absorb amniotic fluid in normal amounts. This may occur as a result of gastrointestinal disorders, neurological problems, or a variety of other causes. Polyhydramnios may also be related to increased fluid production, as is the case with certain fetal lung disorders. Sometimes, no specific cause for polyhydramnios is found.
esophageal atresia
duodenal atresia
anencephaly
hydrops fetalis
achondroplasia
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
diaphragmatic hernia
gastroschisis
multifetal gestations (for example, twins or triplets)
gestational diabetes
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Respiratory:
dyspnea, edema of legs, vericosities of legs,
pre-eclampsia...
Abdomen:
enlarged abdomen, skin is tense, shiny with large striae..