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I saw two white worms while cleaning my 7-month-old baby's umbilical cord. What should I do?

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Hi doctor,

My child is 7 months old. I am worried about my child. Yesterday, I cleaned his umbilical cord and got two white worms. There is no wound in his umbilical cord. What to do?
Answered by Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj

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DNB Pediatric Surgery

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Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj is a highly experienced pediatric surgeon with 14 years of clinical practice. Holding a DNB in Pediatric Surgery and an MBBS, he specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Bharadwaj is dedicated to delivering compassionate, expert care to children across India.

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Hi,

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You need to address this issue as soon as possible. It can become worse and your child can develop new symptoms. Please mention whether you have noticed urine, stools, pus, or blood oozing out from the umbilicus at any time. For worm infestation, give a thorough bath to the baby and clean the umbilicus with soap water regularly. Apply Ivermectin lotion to the umbilicus. You can give syrup Augmentin (Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid). Kindly keep your pets and domestic animals away from the baby's surroundings. Your baby requires an ultrasound examination of the abdomen to see for any infestation in the internal organs. You can see for fits, blank staring, and unresponsiveness in the baby. It is good to take your baby to a pediatrician for a thorough evaluation. Have a follow-up regarding the progress of the baby's condition.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 12, 2020
Reviewed At January 22, 2024

Education:

DNB Pediatric Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj is a highly experienced pediatric surgeon with 14 years of clinical practice. Holding a DNB in Pediatric Surgery and an MBBS, he specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Bharadwaj is dedicated to delivering compassionate, expert care to children across India.

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Pediatric Surgery

Education:

DNB Pediatric Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj is a highly experienced pediatric surgeon with 14 years of clinical practice. Holding a DNB in Pediatric Surgery and an MBBS, he specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Bharadwaj is dedicated to delivering compassionate, expert care to children across India.

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