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My sister-in-law's scan reveals hydronephrosis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is about my 19 weeks pregnant sister-in-law. She had a USG today and found bilateral moderate fetal hydronephrosis. Her gynecologist told her that the kid will require surgery after delivery. Can you please check the report and explain the situation? Is surgery required? If ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not life threatning. It has to be serially monitored every 15 days. Any intervention is usually successful after birth only and exact nature of urine obstruction also becomes clear after birth only. Thank you. Read Full »
My pregnant wife experienced bleeding. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife's last period date was two months ago. After one month, we came to know that she is pregnant. She had her first ultrasound 10 days ago and the baby is fine at five weeks and five days with a heartbeat of 114. But for the last three to four days, she saw some blood in her urine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If a repeat ultrasound shows no heartbeat then she has experienced a missed abortion. This means that after the arrival of the heartbeat, the heart has stopped and the fetus is no more alive and not growing. The bleeding is nature's way of aborting the non-developing... Read Full »
I experienced bleeding at 6 weeks of pregnancy. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am at six or seven weeks from conception. I did not have a visit yet. Today, I experienced a slight bright red bleeding. Can you tell me what I should do? I am really worried. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com By six weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heartbeat is visualized. Only a scan showing adequate fetal growth and heartbeat, with good decidual reaction indicates a healthy pregnancy. The reasons for bleeding now could be: Pregnancy is associated with erosions on the cerv... Read Full »
Please review my pregnancy sonography reports.
Query: Hello doctor, We have done sonography during the sixth month of pregnancy. The report says there is a unilateral mild ventriculomegaly of 12 mm. Kindly suggest whether this is normal or if it can create any problem for the child. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mild ventriculomegaly is usually not detrimental. But, serial ultrasound monitoring of ventricular size should be done. Any increase in size should be dealt with accordingly. Read Full »
Please review my NT and double marker reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I was recommended for NIPT, early TIFA scan and then amniocentesis if needed. Here are my NT and double marker reports. Kindly interpret the real risk level for me and what should be the next step ahead if there is any concern. My blood sample for the double marker was collected at eig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the risk is relatively high for you. But, it does not mean that the baby has Down's syndrome. Amniocentesis is the next step for your for confirmation. If money is a concern, you can wait for another ... Read Full »
Please review my antenatal scan reports.
Query: Hello doctor,Please check my antenatal scan reports for three months pregnancy. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per the sonography report, the baby is fine with NT (nuchal translucency) of 0.09 inch. Usually, it is around 0.03 to 0.07 inch and it is said that there is an increased risk of Down... Read Full »
My cousin underwent IUI, but there is no heartbeat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My cousin had her last period on the 10th of last month and got her IUI done on the 26th. Her hCG levels increased (doubled) in the blood test. Now, at six weeks, she got an ultrasound scan, and there has been no heartbeat till now. Is it too late? What are the chances of the pregnancy ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Six weeks can be a little too early to diagnose pregnancy by a scan. If the heartbeat is not detected, it is advised to repeat the scan after ten days to confirm the pregnancy. This is because, at times, there could be a possibility of delayed conception. The oth... Read Full »
Could two vessels in the umbilical cord be concerning?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old lady and five months pregnant. In my ultrasound report, it says the baby has two vessels in the umbilical cord. Rest of the reports are normal. The doctor suggested me that everything is fine. But, I am worried regarding the complications due to two vessels. Should I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The umbilical cord should have three vessels. Either the doctor missed one vessel or the baby has only two vessels. So, have a confirmatory scan from a center where a high-risk obstetrics specialist is available. A scan by a senior or very experienced sonologist will ... Read Full »
Is bleeding a serious issue at 7 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21 year old female. I am seven weeks and two days pregnant today. I woke up this morning bleeding. It has been constant as if I were on my period. I called my doctor, but got no response. I do not know if I should go to the ER or not. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the bleeding is severe, as in your periods, then it is not a good sign. You will have to meet your doctor immediately. I hope you had a scan at six weeks. That is when you can see the baby and the first heart beat. In this scan, the location of pregnancy, number of... Read Full »
Scan shows mild fullness in fetal pelvis. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, Today I took my 36th week scan. In that they mentioned mild fullness of fetal right pelvis noted 5 mm. Fetal left kidney obscured. And, they suggested to do a scan for the baby after delivery. Is there any problem for baby? Please clarify it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have to see the report and scan copies first and then I can comment better on that. There can be a fullness of renal pelvis and it can be normal. As far as another kidney is concerned, they have written as you said obscured. That mean they cannot find in that scan. ... Read Full »