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Black dot in navel
My daughter is 1 month old. Her umbilical cord fell off after 1 week she was born. There is this black thing in her navel. Is this normal?
We take her to doctor for vaccination this weekend. Should we take her early for the navel?
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After the umbilical cord falls off, there might be a small scab left in that area called granulation tissue,this heals in its own.
It’s normal to see a small amount of dried blood or slight yellowish discharge as it heals.
Keep the area clean and dry, allow exposure to air, keep diaper below the area
If the inner part turns bright pink or red visit the nearest Pediatrician-requires salt therapy
Next Steps
Continue breast feeding
Pat dry the area
Don’t apply anything over the area
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Red flags:
Redness spreading around the navel
Foul-smelling discharge
Persistent bleeding or pus
Swelling, pain, or fever
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Greetings looks like normal need not be worried clean with warm water
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
It's normal
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s in a healing stage no need to worry . If der is any bleeding or foul smell discharge then consult . Keep area dry .
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
If there is no discharge you need not worry. Do take care that you are not applying oil or any other powders on it ( check the nanny too if someone is giving her a massage. Keep it dry after a bath
There seems to be small umbilical hernia in the picture, which again should resolve as the baby begins to sit, crawl and stand - by 1 year of age
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Ensure it is kept clean and dry. If any discharge consult
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Looks fine and healing
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