What treatment is suggested for umbilical infection?
Patient: Hi i have an umbilical infection and havw been put on antibiotics as there was greenish discharfe now white sticky discharfe not a lot but have noticed a little blood when cleaning very gently. While it was checked and diagnosed there was no blood. Shall i just continue on with the antibiotics and hope it clears or should i get it checked again because of the new blood issue? Doctor: If the injury to your umbilical area is superficial (involving only the skin), I suggest that you do the following:1. Complete your antibiotic regimen2. Clean the area with saline, and then with betadine. Apply gauze soaked in betadine and dress the wound. Do the dressing twice daily.3. Continue this for at least 7 days and then re-evaluate.You will be Ok.If the injury is deeper, however, consult a general physician.