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How To Take Care Of An Infected Belly Button?

hello I last week I had a belly button infection went to the doctor he prescribed antibiotics ointment and oral im almost finished yet the infection seemed to get worst although I have less discharge but theres a red bump that grew on it I don t know if I should touch my belly button clean myself if it will make worst the doctor never mentioned anything about how to take care of it so I really don t know what to do
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity testing of the discharge from the button. Without sensitivity it won't respond to any antibiotics. I advice you to maintain local cleanliness, dressing. Also apply neosporin powder. Take oral antibiotics according to your sensitivity report and your infection will be cured in the week. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
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How To Take Care Of An Infected Belly Button?

Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity testing of the discharge from the button. Without sensitivity it won t respond to any antibiotics. I advice you to maintain local cleanliness, dressing. Also apply neosporin powder. Take oral antibiotics according to your sensitivity report and your infection will be cured in the week. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.