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Polyhydramios is a complication of pregnancy in which there is an excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby in the uterus.Which of the following is a symptom of polyhydramnios?
  1. Respiratory distress
  2. Palpitations
  3. Leg edema
  4. All of the above
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Answer: D - All of the above

Polyhydramnios is the excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby in the uterus, occuring in approximately 1% of pregnancies. Polyhydramnios can cause respiratory distress, heart palpitations, and lower extremity edema in the mother. The following are all possible symptoms of polyhydramnios:

1) Respiratory distress (shortness of breath)
2) Palpitations
3) Excessive fetal movement
4) Decreased urine production
5) Leg edema
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