Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I recently noticed that my navel smells very bad. There is also discharge inside, sticky. It usually has a slight odor, but never this severe. Could you please tell me what this could be? Could it be that I scratched it and touched my intestines? Is there any risk to my life? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello. According to your description, if there is an odor in the navel, it is mostly caused by inflammation of the umbilical cord. It is mainly caused by bacterial infection or poor local hygiene. Based on the symptoms, it is recommended to use povidone-iodine alcohol for disinfection first. This povidone-iodine alcohol can be used every 1-2 hours. Usually, it will take effect. If it still does not improve, oral antibiotics and intravenous anti-inflammatory treatment can also be considered. Additionally, pay attention to keeping the area clean and dry. The diet should be light.