Patient's question:
When the child was born, on the 20th day, the umbilical cord fell off half on the 17th day, and it was scraped off by clothes on the 20th day. Already started to seep with a very small amount of pus. Used iodine for two days for wiping, but there was no significant improvement. What kind of help is needed: What should be done? How to protect the child's navel?Doctor's answer:
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Anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended. Local anti-inflammatory measures are sufficient if the condition isn't severe. If it's not too serious, using hydrogen peroxide for local sterilization can be very effective. When necessary, an anti-inflammatory powder can be applied locally. Before using the anti-inflammatory powder, it's important to first clean the area with a disinfectant, then apply the powder. This should be done at least once a day. When using the disinfectant, make sure it's not too cold, as the child's navel could get chilled, leading to diarrhea. May God bless your entire family. The above suggestions are for the issue of "a 20-day-old infant with an inflamed umbilicus." I hope this is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!
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