Question
A week ago, my sister just gave birth to a little princess, and the house is filled with joy. However, today we found that the navel area is red and swollen, with purulent discharge. The doctor diagnosed it as navel inflammation and asked for the treatment method.
Answer
Check blood tests to understand the infection situation, use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to clean the navel, then apply 75% alcohol, three times a day. Navel inflammation often occurs during or after umbilical cord cutting, usually due to improper disinfection or inadequate care. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc., and may also be caused by foreign body irritation. Improper handling may lead to navel inflammation.