What Is an Umbilical Granuloma?

Umbilical granuloma is a polyp-like, fuchsia red granuloma formed by irritation or frequent rubbing of unhealed wounds after umbilical cord severing. It is the size of rice grains to soybeans, has pus and bloody secretions, and is not easily cured. Excessive granulation tissue can be corroded with 10% silver nitrate or removed with sterile scissors to keep the area clean and heal quickly.

Umbilical granuloma

Umbilical granuloma is a polyp-like, fuchsia red granuloma formed by irritation or frequent rubbing of unhealed wounds after umbilical cord severing. It is the size of rice grains to soybeans, has pus and bloody secretions, and is not easy to heal. Excessive granulation tissue can be corroded with 10% silver nitrate or removed with sterile scissors to keep the area clean and heal quickly.

Umbilical granuloma is a type of tissue proliferation that occurs after the umbilical cord is detached. It may also be caused by the intestinal tube connected to the navel and the bulging of the mucosa. Umbilical granuloma is very susceptible to infection and inflammation, and is an umbilical disease that requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms & Nursing

1. After the umbilical cord falls off, pink granulation appears in the middle of the navel. The size of the umbilical granuloma varies from child to child.

2. Umbilical granuloma can also cause symptoms such as purulent bleeding and bleeding. 3. When the mother touches with her finger, the baby

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When the baby has umbilical granuloma, the mother should take the baby to the hospital for treatment. When the granulation is relatively small, the doctor will disinfect and treat the granulation with silver nitrate solution, and then heal quickly.

But if the granulation is bigger, you need to cut the whole granulation first. The specific operation is: the root of the granulation is fastened with a thread, and because the blood circulation is cut off, the granulation will fall off by itself after a few days. After that, the affected part was disinfected and treated with a silver nitrate solution, and it was cured in a few days.