What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?
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It may be meant for maturity of baby lungs
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Betnesol is usually prescribed for premature babies for faster maturity of lungs. Other reasons for prescription may be allergy, asthma, colitis, lupus disorders, severe itching etc. This is a steroidal injection and is helpful in reducing inflammation in the above cases.
Now I don't know why it has been prescribed in your wife's case. If she does not have any of the above, then there is no need of it. Kindly go back to your gynecologist and check in detail with her. It is your right to know details.
In baby it may cause some temporary imbalance of cortisol secretion in babies. Cortisol is an important endogenous hormone.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee