Question
My baby is five months old, and their umbilical cord often secretes mucus. No treatment has been administered yet. What could be the cause, and how can it be resolved?
Answer
Based on the description, the child may have infantile umbilical corditis. It is suggested to frequently change disinfected diapers, avoid feces and urine contamination, and keep the umbilical cord area dry. If the situation does not improve, you can use 3% hydrogen peroxide to clean the area and apply iodine tincture. In severe cases, you can sprinkle sulfamethoxazole powder on the umbilical cord and keep it dry. For umbilical corditis, you can use hydrogen peroxide to clean the area and apply iodine tincture, or sprinkle sulfamethoxazole powder.