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Discharge from umbilicus
Today in morning I noticed small vesicle in the umbilicus n it ruptured
In evening I noticed crust surrounding the umbilicus skin n serous discharge still coming out from umbilicus non foul smelling .I applied povidone iodine ointment over the affected area.
what must be this condition ? Belly bottom or anything else ? What treatment should I take?
It might be umbilical granuloma. You might need to clean out the content from your umbilicus, followed by ointment application and antibiotics. Povidone is alright but just applying it without fully evacuating the granuloma won't be effective.
Next Steps
Try cleaning the umbilicus with a sterile gauze and some saline. You can also take a consultation with a specialist ( general surgeon or Plastic surgeon)of your preference to guide you through the process if you find it difficult.
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