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Umbilical granuloma
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My doctor has suggested to keep rock salt for 3 days for umbilical granuloma and it's been 10days I still see little watery discharge and the belly looks like this (please see the attached image) should I still have to continue the rock salt treatment or will it be cured.. please help me here
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Rock salt application is an effective and cheap method for umbilical granuloma.apply rock salt for 30 minutes,3 times a day. Usually granuloma decreases in size in 3 days.
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if the size is still the same , you should consult with your pediatrician. silver nitrate ointment application is another option.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Need to surgery
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Nothing to worry
Continue the same
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kindly consult once for discussion
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