Favour W., 1

Favour lives with her mother and two siblings. Her mother is the sole breadwinner of the family and earns a living by hawking ripe bananas at the nearby market. Due to lack of childcare support, she often carries the baby with her to the market while working. Favour developed a swelling at the umbilicus accompanied by a fluid-like discharge. Her mother initially applied herbal remedies, but the condition worsened. The discharge became pus-like and foul-smelling, andFavour later developed a fever. Concerned about the child’s condition, the mother sought medical help at the hospital. The mother learned about Helpster Charity through a community health volunteer at the market who was aware of families facing financial hardship and advised her to seek care at the hospital, where Helpster Charity supports underprivileged patients. Upon assessment at the facility, Favour was diagnosed with septic umbilical granuloma and treatment was initiated.

Favour Wanjiku developed a swelling on the umbilicus which had a fluid like discharge . Her mother applied herbal medicines but the condition became worse and the discharge became pus like and foul smelling, the baby then developed fever. This baby was brought to the clinic examined tested and found to have septic umbilical granuloma . The baby was treated with antibiotics painkillers cleaning of the umbilical stump and application of silver nitrate. Favour Wanjiku is now feeling better and her mother is so happy and says thank you helpster charity for assisting my baby.

Doctor’s opinion: Septic umbilical granuloma in neonates is a treatable infection that needs prompt local care and antibiotics to prevent spread. Prognosis: Excellent with early treatment, with complete healing expected; serious complications are rare if managed promptly.