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What Causes Recurrent Belly Button Infections?
I have recurrent infections in my belly button, sometimes they go away on their own and sometimes they fill with a foul smelling fluid. What can I do about this. I also have discharge from inside my belly button, i've examined this myself and there seems to be an abnormal opening to the inside of my body.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Hello,
It is very common to get bacterial and fungal infection of belly button because it is ideal place for infection to thrive being moist.Other reason could be presence of some umblical cyst getting infected.
You must get the culture of dischrage and a CT abdomen to know the exact cause.If it is just simple infection,it can be treated by antibiotics and antifungals.
In case There is some infected cyst,then it can be removed surgically.
Thanks
It is very common to get bacterial and fungal infection of belly button because it is ideal place for infection to thrive being moist.Other reason could be presence of some umblical cyst getting infected.
You must get the culture of dischrage and a CT abdomen to know the exact cause.If it is just simple infection,it can be treated by antibiotics and antifungals.
In case There is some infected cyst,then it can be removed surgically.
Thanks
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