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Re: Belly Button Discharge
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Re: Belly Button Discharge
by Clint__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Clint on July 01, 1999 at 09:17:00
I am a 29 year old male and have been experiencing occasional discharge from my belly button. There is no pain, but it has been happening every 2-4 days for the past month. The discharge is typically a very small amount a brown, redish substance and has a very pungent odor. When I clean the area, the belly button looks fine. No apparent cuts, swelling, etc.
Any thoughts on this strange condition?
I am a 29 year old male and have been experiencing occasional discharge from my belly button. There is no pain, but it has been happening every 2-4 days for the past month. The discharge is typically a very small amount a brown, redish substance and has a very pungent odor. When I clean the area, the belly button looks fine. No apparent cuts, swelling, etc.
Any thoughts on this strange condition?
Dear Clint:
Thank you for your question regarding umbilical drainage. As pointed out by both Laura and Trisha localized infections can be a source of umblilical drainage (yeast being the most common). I would also alert you to the possibility of an umbilical sinus or fistula. I would have a physician carefully examine the area - preferably when drainage is noted. Sincerely, FWR
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