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Polyhydramnios

2020-10-25 17:39:41
I have sudden increase in AFI . Last month scan had AFI of 12.5 now it has jumped to 27. What can be the cause? I am 36 week pregnant now.
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Chk your sugar level as gestational diabetes can cause polyhydramnios

Answered2020-10-26 06:38:09

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Sudden increase of Afi can b due to diabetes or hypertension  in pregnancy, need to rule out.

Answered2020-10-26 07:32:05

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