Patient's question:
Baby is 26 days old, there is a white tubular discharge from the umbilical cord, which later turned yellow. The baby is currently showing no discomfort. I've asked many mothers, but none have seen this situation before. Attached are photos for reference. What could be the issue? I'm a bit worried.Doctor's answer:
From the above description, it seems that the rubber from the baby's umbilical cord induction has not fallen off yet. There may be a risk of splitting and infection, as it hasn't fully healed yet. In this case, it's necessary to sterilize it with povidone-iodine. That is a rubber tube from the umbilical cord induction, which is normal. As long as you sterilize it properly and take precautions to prevent infection, it can fall off on its own. You can go to the hospital and have a doctor take a look. The above is advice on the question "What is the problem with the white tubular substance in the navel?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!