Patient's question:
The doctor at the hospital had an intern cut the umbilical cord for my baby. I think something wasn't handled properly during the process, which caused umbilical. It's been several days, and there's still no improvement. How long does it usually take for a baby to recover from umbilical? What should I do if the umbilical doesn't heal?Doctor's answer:
Most of these cases are caused by bacterial infections, leading to an autoimmune response in the baby's body cells. The baby's umbilicus has been red and swollen since birth, which is suspected to be omphalitis. It is recommended to dry the umbilicus after bathing and maintain local skin dryness. Apply disinfectant solution externally, and then apply anti-inflammatory powder. Treatment should be under the guidance of a doctor at the baby's surgical hospital. The priority is to keep the local skin dry or frequently use cotton swabs to dry it before disinfection and treatment to prevent recurrence.