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What Causes Itching And Swelling Of Belly Button?
my daughter is 2 yrs old and her belly button is swollen. she doesnt seem to be in much discomfort besides the itching. and its only red around the belly button, it seems like something bit her inside but the swelling hasnt gone down in two days, could it be more?
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
very likely that something has bitten, but also is the area also inflammed? tender? does she also have fever?
if the area is inflammed, tender with some pus accumulation below the tissues
there can be some chances of the child having infection,
what i suggest is to take levocetrizine for a couple of days (dose according to her weight) and see if it comes down.
she will do well,
nothing to worry! :)
if the area is inflammed, tender with some pus accumulation below the tissues
there can be some chances of the child having infection,
what i suggest is to take levocetrizine for a couple of days (dose according to her weight) and see if it comes down.
she will do well,
nothing to worry! :)
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