What is the reason for the red and swollen belly button

The belly button is an important part connecting the fetus and the mother, and it is also one of the more sensitive parts of the human body. If the belly button is not properly cared for when the newborn is just born, it will cause many problems with the belly button. For example, redness and swelling will occur after the belly button is infected. So, what should you do if your belly button is red and swollen? Here we will introduce to you the causes, coping methods and care methods of red and swollen belly buttons!

1. Causes of redness, swelling and inflammation of the navel

First of all, the redness, swelling and inflammation may be caused by allergies due to eating certain foods, so you can first check whether there are any food allergies.

A red, swollen and inflamed belly button may be due to inflammation in the body. In this case, you should go to the hospital for a physical examination to see what kind of inflammation is causing it.

A red, swollen and inflamed belly button may also be a complication or symptom of other diseases. Therefore, in addition to the first two situations, such situations are also quite common. You must pay attention to see if you have other diseases.

2. Countermeasures

For a red, swollen and inflamed belly button, we can first use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to disinfect the area around the belly button to see if it can alleviate the symptoms of redness and swelling of the belly button.

It is also better to use some anti-inflammatory drugs in conjunction with the treatment. If it can be eliminated after a period of time, I believe it may be caused by an allergy to a certain food. If it cannot be eliminated, then go to the hospital for a physical examination. It may be caused by other diseases, and we should pay attention to it at this time.

In our daily lives, we should pay more attention to our diet and the changes and development of our bodies. If the symptoms are caused by food allergies, we can solve them effectively. But if there is something wrong with your physical development, you must go to the hospital for treatment. Although redness, swelling and inflammation of the belly button is a relatively minor symptom, it may be caused by other diseases, so you must not take it lightly.

3. Navel Care Methods

1. Pay attention to the hygiene of the navel: In summer, the amount of sweat is large, and the dirt on the body can easily enter the navel and be deposited with sweat. Use warm water and neutral shower gel to scrub the area around the navel and the navel every day to remove dirt and prevent the growth of bacteria. But do not rub it hard to avoid hurting the skin and causing infection.

2. Pay attention to prevent "wind": the area around the navel is the gastrointestinal area, which is easy to get cold, so you should prevent the navel from catching cold. It is best not to wear belly-baring clothes when the weather is cool in the morning and evening, or when the temperature is low on rainy days; do not blow the cool air from fans or air conditioners directly at the navel; when riding a motorcycle or bicycle in belly-baring clothes, do not ride too fast; when sleeping, cover your abdomen with a thin layer or use an umbilical cord protector.

3. Prevent accidental injury to the navel: The area around the navel is exposed and due to the lack of clothing protection, it is often prone to accidental injuries such as burns, abrasions, scratches, etc. Therefore, be careful in your daily life or work.