What Causes a Slightly Red Navel in Infants?

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What Causes a Slightly Red Navel in Infants?

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A slightly red navel in infants could be an early sign of navel inflammation. Any signs of redness, discharge, swelling, inflammation, or odor should be reported to a doctor immediately. If a pus-filled abscess forms, it needs to be incised and drained promptly. If it becomes a chronic granuloma, apply 10% silver nitrate or silver nitrate sticks for regional cauterization, and for larger granulomas, surgical removal may be necessary. If the child develops sepsis or bacteremia, hospitalization is required as soon as possible, with appropriate antibiotics prescribed to control the progression of the condition.