Suggest treatment for elevated uric acid levels during pregnancy
Patient: hi doc, my wife is pregnant now & at hospital.. she had HPT & uric acid level was 374. fetal weight 1.2 kg. the doc said he want to monitor the fetus until 1.5 kg. always said its dangerous for the fetus for raised of uric acid. if it is dangerous why keeping it & not deliver early.? i worry both wife n the baby. hope u can help us...tq Doctor: HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] First of all do not panic.2] It is not clear from your query , what is the duration of pregnancy and unit of Uric acid.3] Usually uric acid is expected to be less than 3.5 mg%in pregnant women.4] History of high blood pressure and rise in uric acid is indicator of obstructions in the blood flow to baby.5] If baby is less than 34 weeks , mother is given Injection BETNESOL 12mg 2 shots 12 hours apart; to help get baby's lung maturity.6] If USG shows less amniotic fluid around baby, obstruction to blood flow of uterus, umbilical cord or baby's brain; then decision to deliver the baby needs to be taken.7] In good neonatal care units baby weighing above 1 kg stands good chances of recovery.Remember the treating doctor always tries to give viable outcome without compromising mother's health.Put full faith in your treating doctor.Rest will be all right.May god bless you with Bundle of JOY.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.