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17 yrs old baby boy puss coming from bel
Hi sir 17days old baby boy puss coming from belly visited dr he told to put salt on belly
Plz help with ur opinions pic attached
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Hi parent
It might not be pus
Clean with alcohol swabs dampen dry and then
You can apply Mupirocin ointment
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Keep the area dry..if still remnants of cord appearing we term it as Umblical granuloma for which u can use Rock salt in cloth applied till dry
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Watch for signs of fever..or decreased feeding
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you can apply t bact cream locally. this cream can be applied to all three times everyday and maintain hygiene of the affected area. if there is no improvement after 3 days then kindly meet your doctor for examination and specific treatment.
clean the area with soap and water
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents
You are mistaken,
It's no pus.
When cord fell for some days secretions And oozing occur
Just clean with luke warm water 2to3 Times a day for 3days
If extra piece of cord left than send that pic solution would be posted.
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