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Is Fudic Cream Effective At Treating Bleeding From The Newborn's Navel?
Posted on
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
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Tue, 13 Mar 2018
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Question : Hi Doctor, I have an 11 days old daughter whose umbilical cord has fallen off and it bleeds at times. is Fudic cream good to be applied to her or do you suggest any powder based treatment.
Brief Answer:
Follow the advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It'll be better not to apply anything to the wound unless absolutely necessary.
It'll heal on its own. However, in this scenario, just wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and clean the area gently with a spirit swab (also put a gentle amount of pressure for a while on the bleeding points while doing so).
This should take care of it.
It's important to note if you observe the bleeding persisting or any swelling/redness/pus developing around the area, it can be indicative of an infection.
In that case, don't delay anymore and take your daughter to the Pediatrician as there'll be a need for further check-up along with antibiotic therapy.
Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Arnab Banerjee, Critical Care Specialist
Follow the advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It'll be better not to apply anything to the wound unless absolutely necessary.
It'll heal on its own. However, in this scenario, just wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and clean the area gently with a spirit swab (also put a gentle amount of pressure for a while on the bleeding points while doing so).
This should take care of it.
It's important to note if you observe the bleeding persisting or any swelling/redness/pus developing around the area, it can be indicative of an infection.
In that case, don't delay anymore and take your daughter to the Pediatrician as there'll be a need for further check-up along with antibiotic therapy.
Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Arnab Banerjee, Critical Care Specialist
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