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What Does This Growth Scan And Kidney Report Of Fetus Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 22 Nov 2014

Question: Hi, My wife had pregnant, age 25 years, now she is in 8th month, last menstruation period 26/2/2014. today we took a growth scan. in which they told about the kidney of child has little problem. they mentioned poly cytic kidney measures (0.69 cm)... later they confirmed with scan doctor and told its PVC. so it will be problem only if greater than
1 cm.. so they finally said its normal.. so please check the boelw report and give your advice about the kidney and everything from this report.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes your doctor is right.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern, though.

I have proceeded through her scan reports and everything else seems to be normal mean weight and growth are according to gestational age.

The sole problem is that unilateral dilatation of the renal pelvis, which is less than 1cm and AFI is 10 which is borderline.

You should not be concerned about this scan finding ( pelvic dilatation) usually it will resolve spontaneously before or after birth of a baby.

To be safer side you should go for a repeat scan after 2 weeks to determine the progression of pelvic dilatation and AFI. if AFI is more than 10 it is consider normal otherwise chances of premature birth of baby is there.

She should drink a lot of water and sleep in left lateral position.

Pelvic dilatation is merely an isolated problem and not associated with any congenital malformation so most probably your baby will be fine after birth.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (10 hours later)

expected delivery date?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
5 th November 2014.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you again.

Your EDD by LMP is 5 th November 2014.

But the accurate date of delivery can be calculated by ultrasound pelvis because conception can occur early or late.

It can be +/- one week.

Hope it is clear now.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Itching is more in stomach for her and it looks like more reddish pimples. . any ointments?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you again.

As you said itching is more on the stomach means is she having itching any other region of the body or in the whole body?

When it begins?

Any other symptom?

Please revert back to me with my answer.

Hope to hearing from you soon.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

no only it is in bottom of stomach.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is on stretch mark.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Is it on stretch mark ?

Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 minutes later)

Yes mam..

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use almond oil or olive oil with camphor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

Stretch mark during pregnancy take place due to increased blood flow, which cause dryness and irritation.

To prevent itching she should stick with these advices which are helpful in reducing itching-

- Avoid hot shower bath
-Pat it dry with soft towel and apply moisturizer over it.
-Use almond oil and olive oil to moisturize your body.
-Never rub the mark when itching occurs use unscented moisturizer
-Use coconut oil with camphor
-Never use retinoid cream
-Never expose to hot and dry air
Drinking a lot of water

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 days later)

itching is in other parts of the body also. ... feet, leg and hands....

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cholestasis of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you again though.

If itching occurs all over body during pregnancy, it can be due to cholestasis of pregnancy.

She should consult her treating physician and take her liver function test to be done (serum bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT and serum alkaline phosphatase).

Kindly revert back to me with her test result.

She can take cetirizine tablet (after conferring with her treating physician) for her itching.

Udiliv is a drug used for its treatment (after test results).

Hope it is useful to some.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 hours later)

on last check up, she prescribed CETZINE 10MG. 5 tablets for 5 night. but we didn't take. is it safe to take. is any impact on child growth?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, in low doses it is safe during pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry for the delay in my response.

As such no drug is safe to consume during pregnancy.

But the cetirizine tablet in low doses can be safe to practice during pregnancy.

Hence you can take it after consulting your treating doctor.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (28 minutes later)

10 mg is fine?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take 5 mg once daily.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you again though.

In my view, she can start with 5 mg once daily after consulting her treating physician and if symptoms not relieved it can increase up to 10mg but not more than that.

Hope it is useful.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj