Question
After the newborn’s umbilical cord fell off, there was white discharge, and after applying purple medicine water, the scab fell off, revealing red dots. The doctor advised continuing with the purple medicine water, but two days later, discharge was still present. How should it be handled? What is the condition? I hope to receive assistance on how to treat it, what medication to use, and whether it is omphalitis.
Answer
Following the detachment of a newborn’s umbilical cord, if inflammation and infection are detected, applying purple medicine water has antibacterial and drying effects, which can effectively treat the condition. If there is an increase in discharge but no obvious signs of inflammation or infection (such as regional redness or purulent discharge), only a small amount of purple medicine water should be used. These suggestions help address the question “Is the redness and discharge around a baby’s navel a sign of omphalitis?” I hope this information is helpful to you, and wish you health!