Polyhydramnios can occur if the fetus does not swallow and absorb amniotic fluid in normal amounts. This can happen due to:
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as duodenal atresia, esophageal atresia, gastroschisis, and diaphragmatic hernia Brain and nervous system (neurological) problems, such as anencephaly and myotonic dystrophy A variety of other causes, such as poorly controlled diabetes, achondroplasia, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Polyhydramnios may also be related to increased fluid production, which occurs with:
Certain fetal lung disorders Multiple gestation (for example, twins or triplets) Hydrops fetalis
Sometimes, no specific cause for polyhydramnios is found.
What causes Polyhydramnios?
Polyhydramnios can occur if the fetus does not swallow and absorb amniotic fluid in normal amounts. This can happen due to:
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as duodenal atresia, esophageal atresia, gastroschisis, and diaphragmatic hernia Brain and nervous system (neurological) problems, such as anencephaly and myotonic dystrophy A variety of other causes, such as poorly controlled diabetes, {{NAME}}, {{ORGANIZATION}} syndrome
Polyhydramnios may also be related to increased fluid production, which occurs with:
Certain fetal lung disorders Multiple gestation (for example, twins or triplets) Hydrops fetalis
Sometimes, no specific cause for polyhydramnios is found.