Patient's question:
My baby had hernia surgery two months ago and it has been a week since the operation. When can he take a bath, and how can the scar heal properly?What kind of help do I need: What does the scar look like when it's healed?
Doctor's answer:
From your description, it seems that the child's condition was due to a hernia, and treatment was performed through surgery. The wound is located at the navel. If it has fully healed, the child can take a bath. Under normal circumstances, a cut on the abdomen takes about a week to fully heal. Therefore, if the scab on the child's navel wound has already fallen off, they can take a bath. If it hasn't fallen off, you can wait a few more days or use a towel to bathe the child, preventing water from entering the navel area. This can help prevent the recurrence of infection.