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Why does belly button look like a green mucusy substance?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had a baby girl for six days. Her umbilical cord fell off and I fear that it might be infected. It looks like a green mucusy substance sort of phlegm and a small drop of blood on her belly button. It dries up but if touched, the blood oozes again.
Answered by Dr. Syed Muneeb Mohammad

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Muneeb Mohammad is a Pediatrician with 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from GMC Srinagar in 2014. He has scored the third rank in his batch. He completed his MD in Pediatrics at Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Soura Srinagar in 2021. Currently, he is working as a Specialist Medical officer in Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Hi,

Welcome to iclinq.com.

As the cord has fallen off, the area looks wet but there is nothing to worry about. It is called umbilical granuloma. Just use the ointment for five days and it will be fine.

However, if the discharge increases or the baby develops fever then a physical consultation is needed.

Thanks and regards.

Treatment plan

Mupirocin 2 % ointment apply locally twice a day for five days.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 2, 2022
Reviewed At April 26, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Muneeb Mohammad is a Pediatrician with 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from GMC Srinagar in 2014. He has scored the third rank in his batch. He completed his MD in Pediatrics at Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Soura Srinagar in 2021. Currently, he is working as a Specialist Medical officer in Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Muneeb Mohammad is a Pediatrician with 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from GMC Srinagar in 2014. He has scored the third rank in his batch. He completed his MD in Pediatrics at Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Soura Srinagar in 2021. Currently, he is working as a Specialist Medical officer in Jammu, and Kashmir.

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