Question 1

what are the tests for fetal hydrops?

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Ultrasound mostly.: Fetal hydrops can only be diagnosed with prenatal ultrasonography and certain blood tests can help with its etiology (e.g. Torch titers). Prenatal genetic diagnosis is also warranted in such cases to assess for Down syndrome or other severe anomalies. This can be achieved with cordocentesis, amniocentesis, placental biopsy or cell-free fetal dna isolation from the maternal blood.

Question 2

what is fetal hydrops? can it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Immune and cardiac: Fetal hydops is a state of severe generalized edema in the fetus. There are two broad categories of disorders that cause fetal hyrops, namely immune, as in hemolytic disease of the fetus and cardiac.  Treatment depends on the cause.  Some disorders are treatable.

Question 3

describe the disorder called fetal hydrops.?

Accepted Answer

Fetal hydrops: Hydrops fetalis is a condition in the fetus characterized by an accumulation of fluid, or edema, in at least two fetal compartments.

Question 4

any docs familiar w/fetal hydrops please tell me the risks?

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Fluid accumulation: Fetal hydrops is a condition in which the fetus as an accumulation of fluid in at least 2 or more fetal compartments such as ascites, pleural effusion, or pericardial effusion.  A fetus can have immune hydrops (related to red cell blood markers) or non-immune hydrous (related to fetal defects, maternal genetic or metabolic disorders. Fetal hydrous may carry a poor prognosis.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: fetal hydrops?

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Fetal hydrops: Fetal hydrops ( erythroblastosis fetalis) - excess/ abnormal amount of fluid in 2 or more fetal compartments.

Question 6

is fetal hydrops considered a lethal disease or a disorder?

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Not necessarily: Fetal hydrops just means excess fluid in a baby's body.  It can result from a variety of conditions, including severe anemia and heart failure.  It is extremely serious, and frequently fatal, but if the underlying condition that caused the hydrops can be treated, a baby with hydrops can survive.

Question 7

please can you tell me if air pressure from flying have caused my baby to have fetal hydrops?

Accepted Answer

No connection: There are many causes for fetal, hydrous but i don't believe air pressure is.

Question 8

i had pregnancy that ended in fetal hydrops. just had an answer that parvovirus can cause it. i teach. i must have caught it and passed it feel guilty?

Accepted Answer

Not your fault: I am sorry for your loss. However, you did not do anything wrong. Some times bad things happen to good people. Keep faith. For your health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.

Question 9

what are the symptoms associated with fetal hydrops?

Accepted Answer

Usually none.: Fetal hydrops usually causes few if any symptoms. Decreased fetal movement is an advanced sign. Maternal hypertension and headaches may herald the development of ballantyne syndrome (mirror syndrome) when the mother develops preeclampsia in response to fetal swelling. This is a dreaded complication that mandates pregnancy termination regardless of gestational age.

Question 10

what is the prognosis for hydrops fetalis?

Accepted Answer

High, depends: The overall prognosis for hydrops fetalis is quite high. 
Prognosis depends on the cause and severity of the condition, as there may be more milder forms.

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I had pregnancy that ended in fetal hydrops. just had an answer that parvovirus can cause it. i teach. i must have caught it and passed it feel guilty?

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