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Belly button
My baby's Umbilical cord stump has fallen off within 5 days. Now she is 52 days old & her belly button has not yet dried. Still some discharge is there from that area. Although there is no pain or smell. How long time does it take for it to get dried? Is it normal?
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Umbilical granuloma has formed
Better to be treated with chemical cautery
You can meet a pediatric surgeon in your area
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
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42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Consult a paediatrician near by for quick relief..
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