Patient's question:
My baby was just born, and we take good care of him, but he still developed omphalitis. After the umbilical cord fell off, the wound healed slowly with discharge. There is redness and swelling around the umbilical stump, and inside the umbilical depression, small granulation tissue with a small amount of mucus or purulent secretion can be seen. How many days does newborn omphalitis take to heal?Doctor's answer:
Infant umbilical is generally caused by improper umbilical care, leading to bacterial infection in the umbilical area. The most common infections are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, or Streptococcus hemolyticus. During examination, it can be observed that the affected infant's umbilical area has mucous or purulent discharge, and the skin around the navel becomes red. Newborns have a relatively low immune system, making them more susceptible to infections. Before the umbilical cord falls off, there may be local discharge. If it is not cleaned promptly, it may lead to infection, which is known as umbilical. It is characterized by yellow discharge from the umbilical area, local redness and swelling, requiring timely disinfection. If the redness and swelling spread, anti-inflammatory treatment is needed. The course of the disease is generally about one week.