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What Does "fluid In Cervical Canal" Mean?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I am 23 weeks pregnant and was told that I have fluid in my cervical canal what does this mean
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer: NOT WORRISOME BY ITSELF. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Firstly, I would request you to upload the entire ultrasound scan report so that I can opine better. Next, just the presence of fluid in the cervical canal does not mean anything in itself. During pregnancy, fluid is produced by the cervical glands, and it may be released and hence seen in the cervical canal. If there are no other worrisome changes in the cervix, there is no cause for concern. For eg, if the cervical length is acceptable ( it should be more than more than 25 mm , to be considered within normal limits ) and there is no funneling seen ( opening up of the internal os of the cervical canal ) , then there is no cause for concern. If you are not having any symptoms of preterm labour, such as pain, cramps, spotting or bleeding, then further do not worry. As I said, please upload the entire report and provide a fuller background of your symptoms and history, so that you can have more specific guidance. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (23 minutes later)
And if its gotten worse 2 weeka later ? Then what If it has gotta worse since that ultrasound ??
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 minute later)
Brief Answer: BEST TO REASSESS AFTER 2 WEEKS. Detailed Answer: Hi Have gone through the scan. The cervical length is normal. Do you have any concerning symptoms ? Actually, there is a slight portion of the placenta near the cervix that is showing a venous lake - collection of blood. It is harmless, it is possible however that some fluid / blood from there trickled into the cervix. It is best to re-examine both these findings after 2 weeks, if there is no increase in the size of these two areas, then there is nothing to worry. Also, if you are not having any pain, spotting or bleeding, further do not worry.If it gets worse, then you would be at risk of a preterm delivery / bleeding. You would need to take rest / cervical stitch might be applied. You might be given medications to prevent preterm labour. IT all depends on the findings that are present after 2 weeks, there is no point stressing out right now over it. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does "fluid In Cervical Canal" Mean?

Brief Answer: NOT WORRISOME BY ITSELF. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Firstly, I would request you to upload the entire ultrasound scan report so that I can opine better. Next, just the presence of fluid in the cervical canal does not mean anything in itself. During pregnancy, fluid is produced by the cervical glands, and it may be released and hence seen in the cervical canal. If there are no other worrisome changes in the cervix, there is no cause for concern. For eg, if the cervical length is acceptable ( it should be more than more than 25 mm , to be considered within normal limits ) and there is no funneling seen ( opening up of the internal os of the cervical canal ) , then there is no cause for concern. If you are not having any symptoms of preterm labour, such as pain, cramps, spotting or bleeding, then further do not worry. As I said, please upload the entire report and provide a fuller background of your symptoms and history, so that you can have more specific guidance. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.