Question
I’ve had umbilical inflammation for a week now. I first rinse with hydrogen peroxide, then apply iodine tincture for disinfection. Online doctors suggest sprinkling the powder from Norfloxacin capsules into the navel, and I did as instructed. I also take 4 Norfloxacin capsules and 2 Ciprofloxacin tablets with each meal, three times a day. But there’s been no improvement, and it seems like the flesh on the right side of the navel has swelled even more.
Answer
If you have umbilical inflammation, take some anti-inflammatory medication, wipe the navel with hydrogen peroxide, and then apply the ointment. When bathing, prevent dirty water from entering the navel. Be careful with cleaning, as there may be dirty water during the shower process; make sure to wash it clean. After showering, wash it deliberately but do not scrub too hard; if it breaks, it may become inflamed. First, it is recommended to keep the wound dry and not to scratch the navel regularly. It is suggested to use iodine alcohol disinfection first, which can be used once every 1-2 hours. It usually works. If oral antibiotics and intravenous fluid infusion for anti-inflammatory treatment still do not work, consider undergoing strict surgical treatment.