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What are the possible causes for delayed healing of navel?

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Published At April 26, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My baby boy is one month and 15 days old now. His navel has not healed, and his umbilical cord fell on the 10th day. At that time, I applied Microcin ointment prescribed by the doctor. I am a little bit worried. What is the treatment?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Treatment options for a non-healing umbilical granuloma may include:

  1. Silver nitrate application: This chemical cauterization is a common method to promote healing.
  2. Cryotherapy: Freezing the granuloma using cryotherapy can be another approach to remove it.
  3. Surgical excision: In some cases, a minor surgical procedure may be performed to remove the granuloma. This is often done under local anesthesia.
  4. Cauterization: Using heat to remove the granuloma is another option. Electrocautery or laser cauterization may be considered.
  5. Antibiotic ointment: If there is any sign of infection, antibiotic ointments may be prescribed.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

What is the ointment name?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Ointment name is T Bact (Mupirocin).

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Can this lesion be treated? Are there any complications associated?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Apply T bact (Mupirocin) ointment if pus is present.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Is this granuloma? Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Most likely, it is a granuloma. It is better to consult a nearby pediatric surgeon for a detailed physical examination and further treatment.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Please suggest any normal treatment apart from surgery.

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Please book a video consultation so I can see it once correctly. Pus or infection should be controlled first. After the infection is controlled, you can try the common salt application.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

There is no pus at the navel. It is in dark brown color. Can I apply salt to this?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Yes, apply.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

How many times can I apply per day?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Apply it three to four times a day.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

How many days it take for healing?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

The duration may vary, and it is essential to monitor the progress. If there is no improvement after a week or if the condition worsens, it is crucial to seek advice.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Create a salt solution by dissolving a small amount of table salt in warm water. Gently apply the solution to the granuloma with a cotton swab, ensuring it does not irritate the surrounding skin.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Can I apply saline?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Yes, you can apply.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

One more doubt I have is that my boy sleeps more in the daytime with intervals of two hours of nap and less sleep at night. How do I habituate to him day and night? At night, he is primarily cranky.

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It is a normal sleep pattern of babies.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

I applied salt, it changed color to bright red color.

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It might indicate irritation or a reaction.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

It is almost dried. There is no discharge, and it appears dark red in color. What it indicates?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Leave it like that. It will get normalized.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am giving multivitamin syrup and vitamin D to my baby daily. How many months will I give both syrups to him?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You can give syrup till first birthday.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Do not worry.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham
Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

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