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Umbilical granuloma
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My doctor suggested to keep rock salt for umbilical granuloma. I did for 3 days it's been almost 10days and the belly looks like this.)please see the attached image) I see some clear discharge as well. Should I continue the salt treatment or will it get cured please answer
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Can apply for couple of days more
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Usually heals in 1 to 2 weeks. Keep diaper away from it and exposed to air
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Rock salt application is an effective and cheap method for umbilical granuloma. salt is applied over the granuloma and apply gauze for about 30 minutes- apply thrice daily. The size of the swelling decreases in 3 days.
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in your case if the swelling is not decreasing in size, u should review with your pediatrician.
application for silver nitrate ointment is another option.
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It will get settled down
Keep the area dry and clean
Consult paediatrician if there is foul smelling or pus discharge from the umbilicus
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician surgeon
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Continue the same
Nothing to worry
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kindly consult once for discussion
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