Patient's question:
The navel has been inflamed for 5 days. I went to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed two packs of traditional Chinese medicine, but they didn't help. Later, I went to the county hospital for two bottles of intravenous fluids, but it still didn't improve. It feels like it has worsened. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the described situation, this may be related to umbilical cord inflammation. The main symptoms include redness and swelling of the umbilical cord, with secretions leaking out. It is important to pay attention to the hygiene around the umbilical cord, regularly clean and disinfect it for treatment. If symptoms such as abdominal pain appear, antibiotics should be given for timely anti-infection treatment. Good living habits should be developed, avoiding bad habits, such as neglecting the navel. Daily hygiene should be paid attention to to prevent infection. Usually, about one week of anti-infection treatment is needed to recover, while attention should also be paid to the disinfection and cleaning of the wound.