Patient's question:
My brother's child has neonatal umbilical, which is really annoying. So, I applied for a second hospitalization that day. Now it's the third day of the second hospitalization. Still a low fever of 37.5. I'm really uneasy. How is neonatal umbilical treated?Doctor's answer:
The remnants left after cord amputation are the most susceptible to infection. Therefore, it is important to prevent omphalitis. First, strict disinfection of the cord stump should be ensured. Attention should also be paid to the hygiene habits of the newborn's umbilical cord. Regular feeding should be maintained to avoid bacterial infection. Omphalitis should be treated as soon as possible. Generally speaking, the treatment for mild umbilical granuloma is simple. Use 75% alcohol to thoroughly remove purulent secretions from the umbilical fossa. Then, disinfect with alcohol swabs twice. Finally, cover with sterile gauze.