Patient's question:
Baobao is 16 days old. The umbilical cord fell off on the 10th day. Before it fell off, it was touched, and there was bleeding. Later, it fell off naturally. I thought it was fine and didn't pay attention. Today, I suddenly found that there is still fresh red blood inside the navel. What's going on? How should I take care of it? Urgent!Doctor's answer:
The time for the umbilical cord to fall is generally between three to ten days, but there is individual variation. Some babies may take half a month to drop, which is also normal. However, if there is bleeding from the umbilical cord, it can easily lead to bacterial infection, resulting in conditions such as umbilical (phlegmon) or sepsis. It is important to pay attention to local sterilization and use antibiotics if necessary. It is advisable to avoid excessive crying or fussing, as it can reduce abdominal pressure and hinder proper recovery. In case of fresh blood, use sterile gauze to apply pressure and medication, followed by local povidone-iodine sterilization and the application of oxytetracycline powder externally.