Patient's question:
Discovered umbilical inflammation a week ago. Every day, I first rinse with hydrogen peroxide, then apply povidone-iodine for disinfection. Online, some doctors suggested pouring the powder from Norfloxacin capsules into the navel, which I did. But in these past few days, it hasn't improved at all. Moreover, I noticed that the flesh on the right side of the navel seems even more swollen, with pus.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation, this may be related to umbilical cord inflammation. Umbilical cord inflammation is primarily characterized by redness and swelling of the umbilical cord, with secretions leaking out. It is important to pay attention to the health of the umbilical cord area. It is recommended to clean it with physiological saline and perform an iodophor disinfection on the umbilical area. It is best to bandage the wound to prevent infection. If systemic symptoms such as fever appear, antibiotic treatment should be given promptly to combat infection. If oral medication does not improve the condition, intravenous infusion can be used. The best treatment for umbilical cord inflammation is local disinfection.