Patient's question:
My child has been born for 15 days, but a few days ago I noticed why there is blood in the umbilical cord. Is this serious?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this situation, children should check if the umbilical stump has fallen off and pay attention to whether there is pus in the umbilical cord or redness and swelling around it. If the umbilical stump falls off and there are no other symptoms except bleeding, it is usually considered to be caused by injury. This situation should be properly protected and disinfected to prevent infection. If the umbilical stump does not fall off and shows symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pus, it indicates umbilical inflammation and should be treated at the hospital in a timely manner.