Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Itchy And Smelly Belly Discharge Suggest Infection?

I m a 35 yr old female. I weigh 215 lbs, 5 0 . No diagnosed health problems. For the past 3 days, I ve noticed that my belly button has been itchy (no visible redness). I ve cleaned it out with a Qtip and there is a cloudy, smelly discharge. I try to use hydrogen peroxide but it stings. My question is: is this a sign of an infection or a symptom of diabetes?
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM

Your history and symptoms are suggestive of fungal infection. The fungal infection are common in this area, as they are the normal comensals which were kept under control by the helpful organisms.

Whenever there is imbalance in the environment the fungus gets activated and produce these symptoms.

I would suggest you to follow
1. Keep the area clean and dry.
2. Apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole.
3. Take single dose of Tab Diflucan, 150 mg.
4. Oral antihistamines will help to reduce itching symptoms.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Itchy And Smelly Belly Discharge Suggest Infection?

Hello Welcome to HCM Your history and symptoms are suggestive of fungal infection. The fungal infection are common in this area, as they are the normal comensals which were kept under control by the helpful organisms. Whenever there is imbalance in the environment the fungus gets activated and produce these symptoms. I would suggest you to follow 1. Keep the area clean and dry. 2. Apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole. 3. Take single dose of Tab Diflucan, 150 mg. 4. Oral antihistamines will help to reduce itching symptoms. Thank you.