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Medical Conditions - Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a procedure where the amniotic fluid, which is the fluid that surrounds and protects the baby during pregnancy, is collected from the uterus for testing or treatment. It is used to diagnose fetal infections or for genetic testing or fetal lung testing. It is also used as a treatment for polyhydramnios (too much accumulation of amniotic fluid during pregnancy).

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Is mild renal pelvic ectasis in fetus risky?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, understand clearly the findings in your sonography and try to understand them.

My wife's and my blood group is B. Will it cause any problems in our married life?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two major blood group systems. ABO: According to this system, the blood group can be A, B, O, or AB.

I'm 40. What tests are needed before pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is risk involved for conceiving at this age. Age-related screening is needed before conception even if you both are healthy and do not have any problem.

Answered By
Dr. Uzma Arqam

Dr. Uzma Arqam

How are Down syndrome diagnosis tests done during pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) in toto. At 26 weeks of gestation, the overall growth of the fetus is fine.

Answered By
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Dr. Sameer Kumar

I am 16 weeks pregnant. Should I consider amniocentesis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A high NT (nuchal translucency) scan, like 3.8, increases the statistical risk for chromosomal problems.

Can pregnancy be ended in the 28th week for fetal anomalies?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns.

What does my prenatal ultrasound finding suggest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Please attach your reports again, as they were not very clear.

Can you tell me if I should proceed with amniocentesis, even if it is late?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

My scan at 12weeks and 5days is positive for T21. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. I have reviewed the report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

Answered By
Dr. Deepti Verma

Dr. Deepti Verma

I am 23 weeks. Does a 3.6 mm fetal nasal bone mean Down's?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nasal bone thickness is relevant only between 11 to 13 weeks pregnant scan where it should be less than 0.08 inches.

Answered By
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Dr. Sameer Kumar

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