High Priority Alert. Close alert. Informational Alert. Umbilical Cord Symptoms. Is this your child's symptom? Umbilical cord or navel questions about newborns The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus Symptoms Umbilicus navel has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface Bleeding occurs from cord's point of separation Separation of cord is delayed past 3 weeks Omphalitis: Serious Complication Definition.
Bacterial infection of the umbilical stump with spread to the skin around it. It's a medical emergency. How Often. Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor. The stump usually falls off in 1 or 2 weeks, but sometimes it takes longer. Call your baby's doctor if you see any signs of an infection. These signs include:. Also call your baby's doctor if you notice any other problems with the umbilical cord area, such as:.
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To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. All rights reserved. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Topic Overview After the umbilical cord is cut at birth, a stump of tissue remains attached to your baby's belly button navel.
Cleaning Keeping the area clean and dry You can help your baby's umbilical cord stump fall off and heal faster by keeping it dry. Keep your baby's diaper folded below the umbilical cord stump. If folding does not work well, try cutting out an area in the front of the diaper before you put it on your baby to keep the stump exposed to air. It also helps prevent diaper contents, such as urine, from irritating the stump. Many baby baths are gently sloped. This helps you position your baby for a bath.
If the cord stump continues to bleed, call your baby's provider immediately. Sometimes, instead of completely drying, the cord will form pink scar tissue called a granuloma. The granuloma drains a light-yellowish fluid. This will most often go away in about a week. If it does not, call your baby's provider.
If your baby's stump has not fallen off in 4 weeks and more likely much sooner , call you baby's provider. There may be a problem with the baby's anatomy or immune system. Nathan AT. The umbilicus. In: Kliegman RM, St. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Newborn nursery care.
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