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Polyhydramnios is a condition where there is too much amniotic fluid within the uterus.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

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Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Excess pregnancy fluid
Indomethacin

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