The umbilical cord is a scar that is reminiscent of human intrauterine life, where the umbilical cord is located, which provides nutrients to the fetus. It is clear that people who pay special attention to their umbilical hygiene throughout their lives do not make up the majority. This condition can lead to umbilical cord contamination, dampness, odor, exposure, and discomfort.
Umbilical hernia is a complication of a number of inflammatory diseases. Depending on the nature of the fluid, it may be serous, purulent, or bloody.
When does serous fluid flow from the umbilicus?
The influx of serous fluid from the umbilicus can cause inflammation of the skin and fatty tissue around the umbilicus (omphalitis) and leaky sores.
OMPHALITIS - develops by infectious agents such as Escherichia coli, staphylococcus and candidiasis and comes in three different forms: catarrhal, phlegmonous and gangrenous types.
• In the catarrhal type - mild tingling in the umbilical region, slight itching, umbilical moistening and foul-smelling cottage cheese discharge.
• In the type of phlegmon - the fever rises to 38 degrees, there is an addition of inflammation to the adjacent tissues, there is pain on palpation and aggravation of the general condition of the patient.
• Necrotic type - develops as a result of poor treatment and is characterized by tissue death in the umbilical region, spread of infection to internal organs, and sepsis.
Umbilical hernia is mainly a congenital disease, occurs in children and has two types:
• It develops as a result of the appearance of a defect in the intestinal wall - the secretion consists of fluid from the intestinal contents;
• Uraxus cyst - is observed when the length between the bladder and the umbilicus does not stick, and the secretions consist of urine.
When does the umbilical cord bleed?
If the cause of umbilical hernia is bloody discharge, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately. This condition develops in the following diseases:
1. Navel piercing (asepsis and improper handling of the puncture site);
2. Growth of granulation tissue (in the umbilicus in the umbilicus grows epithelial tissue, like a raspberry, which in medical language is called a fungus);
3. Umbilical endometriosis (common in women, characterized by pathological location of the epithelium of the uterine mucosa in the umbilical region);
4. Severe cases of umbilical inflammation;
5. Leakage wounds in the umbilicus.
When does pus flow from the navel?
The appearance of purulent discharge from the umbilicus is observed in the form of phlegmonous ulcers or inflammation of the umbilicus - omphalitis. In any case, it is mixed with purulent secretions or serous or bloody fluids. Separate purulent discharges are not observed.
The following treatments are performed on umbilical hernia.
1. If there is no pain - the umbilical cord is disinfected: treated with cotton swabs soaked in hydrogen peroxide solution.
2. Etiotropic and pathogenetic treatment is based on the cause, amount, and other complaints of discharges
Prevention of umbilical hernia consists in adhering to hygienic requirements
1. It is recommended to wash the umbilical cord with soap and dry it during bathing.
2. For obese and deep-bellied people, it is recommended to treat the navel with perekis (on a cotton swab) twice a week.
3. After the piercing procedure, it is necessary to prevent infection of the wound and wash it with saline solution.
4. After bathing the babies, the umbilical cord is wiped dry. Manganese is treated with a weak solution or 3% peroxide. It is recommended to always iron the baby's clothes on both sides.
