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Belly button isn't healing
Attached is the image of my baby’s belly button. She’s 1 month old now. The stump got separated within 6 days from the DOB. Normally, the belly button gets healed completely within 10 days; however, it doesn’t seem like that by seeing the condition it after a month. Could you advise, please?
Thanks in advance for your advice and valuable time!
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Its looks like umbilical granuloma...
Apply rock salt locally over granuloma for 4 to 5 days atleast...
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its better to consult pediatrician for proper practical guidance if requires.....
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This looks like umbilical granuloma. Apply salt over the area and with a gauze piece and microphone tape the area for 8 to 10 hours. Then wash the area with warm water and do the same procedure for at least 3 - 4 days.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
It's looking like umbilical granuloma
Visit ur Pediatrician it will need cauterization with silver nitrate stick .He/she will show u the method .
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
It is umbilical granuloma. Clean with warm water and apply rock salt over the wound and remove the salt in the evening and clean again with warm water
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Repeat again after 4-5 days , if swelling persists.
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