What is the reason for a child's belly button to be red?

Sometimes the baby's belly button turns red, and the baby will often scratch it with his little hands. Some of them will be scratched, which is painful to watch. The baby's belly button may be red because it is inflamed. Because some babies have abnormal development of the belly button, it is easy to cause itching and oozing of the belly button. If applying medicine cannot relieve the symptoms, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. The baby's body is relatively fragile and recovers slowly, and the navel area is naturally sunken, so long-term water accumulation and moisture can make the condition more severe, so special attention must be paid.

The umbilical depression is very prone to water and dirt accumulation, and the humid and warm environment provides opportunities for the growth and reproduction of bacteria. In mild cases of omphalitis, the navel will exude fluid or have turbid purulent secretions; in severe cases, bacteria will enter the blood circulation and cause sepsis. For mild omphalitis, apply 2% gentian violet solution topically and keep the navel dry; if there is purulent secretion, use antibiotics for treatment. Severe cases should be treated in hospital.

Keep the wound dry. Do not pick your belly button. It is recommended to disinfect it with iodine alcohol first. It can be used once every 1-2 hours. It will usually work. If it still doesn't work, oral antibiotics and intravenous infusion for anti-inflammatory treatment, severe surgery. I hope to provide you with advice and reference. Please follow the guidance of a local doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment.

The belly button is red and moist. Be sure to pay attention to the possibility of inflammation.

Use a cotton swab dipped in iodine to disinfect the area below the belly button, keeping it dry, 3-4 times a day.

Your child's fever and diarrhea may be related to a cold and should be treated as a cold.