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Umbellical cord has yellow pus
My daughter is 7 days old and we observed that her umbilical cord has yellowish pus and her belly button looks swollen . Is it normal or cause of concern
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It’s infection and u can apply antibiotics powder like neosporin dusting powder and clean well
Baby taking feeding well and urine activity normal then no worry otherwise need physical examination with pediatrician
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Hello,
Your baby may have an umbilical infection, which in newborns can spread quickly. This needs to be seen by a pediatrician immediately. Please don’t delay.
Infection can spread to surrounding tissues (cellulitis) or bloodstream (sepsis). Neonates have immature immune systems — even minor signs should be taken seriously
Next Steps
Local cleaning (antiseptic or antibiotic ointment)
Possibly oral or IV antibiotics depending on severity
May need admission if spreading or baby looks unwell
No turmeric, ghee, powder, or spirit application
Don’t cover the area tightly
Don’t wait for the cord to fall off on its own if there is pus/swelling
Keep cord dry and clean
Fold diaper below the cord stump
Don’t apply anything unless prescribed
Wash hands before touching the area
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Red flags:
Yellow or foul-smelling pus
Redness, swelling around umbilicus
Skin around cord warm or tender
Fever, poor feeding, irritability, lethargy
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This is likely a mild umbilical infection.
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Consult physically, it needs to be cleaned and antiseptic cream to be applied
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Greetings it's not normal.kindly consult a pediatrician,it could be a infection
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