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Why Causes Stool Discharge Form The Belly Button?

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Question : Why would poo be coming out my 11year old daugthers belly button?
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Brief Answer: Belly button Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for your question. This is an unusual problem. The only anatomical way this can happen is if the colon somehow attached itself to the umbilicus. Otherwise, a more likely explanation is a large bowel movement that sloched around in the diaper, with some of it finding it's way into the belly button. in any case, if it persists, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
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Why Causes Stool Discharge Form The Belly Button?

Brief Answer: Belly button Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for your question. This is an unusual problem. The only anatomical way this can happen is if the colon somehow attached itself to the umbilicus. Otherwise, a more likely explanation is a large bowel movement that sloched around in the diaper, with some of it finding it's way into the belly button. in any case, if it persists, I recommend consulting with your doctor.