Will a Newborn Cry and Distress Due to Umbilical Inflammation?

Umbilical inflammation in newborns occurs when the umbilical cord is cut improperly or not handled correctly after birth, leading to infections by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, or Streptococcus hemolyticus, etc., in the umbilical area. Umbilical inflammation refers to the presence of mucus, purulent discharge, and an odor or redness around the umbilical fossa. Mild cases may only show abnormality around the umbilicus with normal body temperature and appetite. Severe cases may present with fever and reduced milk intake. Therefore, crying and distress are normal reactions.
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Will a Newborn With Severe Jaundice Lose Appetite?

The baby is 45 days old and the jaundice has not receded. Jaundice of the skin and mucous membranes usually spreads from the sclera, face, gradually to the trunk, legs, and hands, and to the palms of the hands and feet, following an order from top to bottom. However, the order of jaundice regression is from bottom to top, starting from the palms of the hands and feet, the legs and hands, and then the trunk.
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