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Blood around Naval
Hi, I can see a little blood around the naval of my newly born infant. Image is attached. Please take a look and advise if there is something needs to be worried about. Thanks in advance!
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Quick appointment with your neonatologist for further management.
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Better to see ur neonatologist
Needs care
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
It doesn't look healthy... Please consult a pediatrician. It may get infected due to blood.
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Dr. Swathi K
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Blood around naval is normal for a new born.. nothing to worry much.. the wound will heal slowly.. Clean d part daily with water
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take measures to prevent infection
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Dr. Sri Divya Veeramachaneni
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Please consult paediatrician. Usually cord will fall off . Nothing to be worried.
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