| Re: umbilical drainage
You may have a yeast infection in the navel. Try using an anti-fungal cream.
Did you take oral antibiotics or an antibiotic to put in the navel area?
Nystatin is a good anti-fungal cream but needs a prescription. You might try Lamisil cream, over counter or any of the other anti-fungal preparations.
Be sure and wash navel good, dry well, use hair dryer if necessary (be careful and do not burn yourself). Using hydrogen peroxide will help clean out the navel (use eyedropper and fill navel area, let foam and repeat until it stops foaming).
If you have a deep navel, it will collect lint from clothes and then become infected sometimes.
Always be sure and dry the navel good after showers/baths. Yeast loves warmth and moisture.
I am not a doctor, just speaking from my own personal experience.
Last edited by Marie55; 07-14-2005 at 06:47 PM.
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