Patient's question:
My child is only 20 days old. His umbilical cord got inflamed, and he went to the hospital for 4 days, but it wasn't treated properly. Will this affect him from getting infected with other diseases in the future?? Thank you!!!Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the described situation, this may be related to umbilical cord inflammation. Umbilical cord inflammation is primarily characterized by redness and swelling of the umbilical cord, with exudate leakage. Pay attention to the health around the umbilical cord. It is recommended to rinse with physiological saline and perform iodophor disinfection on the umbilical area. It is best to cover the wound to prevent infection. If systemic symptoms such as fever appear, it is necessary to administer antibiotics for anti-infection treatment promptly. In this case, treatment can be achieved through debridement and disinfection. Additionally, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used according to the condition. Timely treatment can restore normalcy, and it is generally not contagious. Pay attention to hygiene in daily life.