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About amniotic fluid leak
Hello doctors... I am 31 weeks pregnant. I got water leakage 2 days back once. I admitted hospital. Doctor gave antibiotics to infection. Only once water leaked. My stomach is soft to touch. Doctor suggested to take Rantac and taxim o medicines. Please give me suggestions? Is there possible to leak again?
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At 31 weeks, a one-time water leakage can suggest Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes.
Your doctor’s treatment with antibiotics (Cefixime) helps prevent infection
Ranitidine is for acidity—safe in pregnancy
What you should do:
Strict rest & avoid exertion
Watch for continuous leaking, fever, pain, decreased baby movements
Maintain good hygiene (pad use, no internal washing)
Continuous watery discharge
Foul smell / fever
Pain or tightening abdomen
👉 If no further leak and baby movements are good, prognosis is usually favorable.
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Ultrasound has to be done for sure to know about the fluid levels..hope you have taken antibiotics for this
Also see if you have any fever,foul smelling discharge, abdominal pain
These are all the warning signs of infection
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need to be more cautious
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Get an ultrasound done
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• Fever, pain, foul discharge, ↓ movements
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It can leak again
Take rest
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
get ultrasound scan
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Dr. Mrinalini Chowdhury
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
If it hasnt occured since, thats a promising sign. Often the leakage heals itself. Be alert for this happening again , and if you feel you have foul smelling discharge , watery fluid is escaping or you develop a fever , or a stomach pain .
Antibiotic cover along with some baseline mediciations blood tests to look for any developing infection are also necessary.
Take adequate rest . Make sure you do not strain for anything . Dont lift heavy weights or bend forward.
A ultrasound evaluation of your remaining fluid content would also be advisable .
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can have a leak again
But you need to ensure there is no infection and the baby is healthy
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's possible to leak again. Doing scan after few days shows fluid levels.
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Dr. Srishty Choudhary
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Faridabad
Even one episode of leakage at 31 weeks is important.
• Yes, it can leak again
• Continue medicines
• Get ultrasound (fluid check)
If leakage repeats or baby movements reduce, go to hospital immediately.
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Dr. Pasupuleti Mounika
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Guntur
First get a scan done and check amniotic fluid levels and go for further evaluation
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You need ultrasound scan to see the fluid pocket.
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
What about scan, did your doctor check per speculum, its not something which we can say with symptoms, you need to be examined
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