navel pain

Hello, I have had for the past two days a slight pain in my navel when I sit up from a reclined position, and yesterday I realized that there was a pinkish discharge from my navel.  It seems to be blood and some clear discharge together, and it smells horrible.  If it was just the discharge, I wouldn't be as worried, but the blood kind of worries me.  

I have been cleaning it with Q-tips, and yesterday I bought some 1% hydrocortizone creme and applied it.  

Is there any more I can do?  Should the blood concern me?

-concerned innie

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Sounds as though your innie has become a haven for yeasts.  The blood just means there's been some irritation--don't worry.

I suggest you see a doctor.  Meanwhile, compress the navel with warm tap water for 10-15 minutes a day, dry under a heat lamp if you have one, and apply clotrimazole 1% (over-the-counter.)

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

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