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I have a bad smell on my belly button and yellow discharge is that an urgent case?

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Yes needs to be seen early as it may lead to severe umbilical sepsis. If you’re a hairy individual , need to have trimming of hair around the umbilicus. May need antibiotics for a while ...  Read More

I have a sore belly button that is releasing a clear thin discharge and smells reslly bad.

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Hello Well I would suggest you to clean it with the help of clear water and wipe it gently with soft tissue or a towel...You don't have to worry..It's nothing serious issues...Just clean it regularly. ...  Read More

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Belly button is paining and has a foul smell with a lilttle bit white discharge. Any recommendation of home remedy or medication or antifungal powder ?

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I am experiencing a foul smelling discharge being secreted in my belly button. It is white-ish in colour and extremely foul smelling. I have experienced this before but it went away after I cleaned the belly button well and applied some oil. Kindly advise what should I do?

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this discharge... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

My bellybutton started smelly kind of funny about 3 months ago I've been keeping it clean but it still persist to smell and have now noticed a small lump in the belly button and overall shape looks different. It hurts if I don't keep it clean . Cleaning it is uncomfortable and stings when soap touches it

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

Its been 2-3 days, first i got a pain just above the belly button now when i check there a thick light yellow kind of puss oozing lightly from belly button. Please let me know what kind of doctor i should visit?

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hi, I can understand your problem there could be umbilical infection kindly consult surgeon.... hope you feel better soon ...  Read More

Foul smell and sticky liquid coming out of belly button. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ..

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Umbilical sepsis can be due to various reasons. Definitely you need to consult a surgeon and get investigated ,and treated. ...  Read More

There is severe bad smell out of my belly button and it is wet and sticky.in starting there is some solid material like coming out of it and now it is wet and very strong bad smell coming out

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial growth causing this belly button problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultati ...  Read More

Hi, I'm having some problem in my stomach where some kind of sticky liquid with foul smell comes out from belly button with burning sensations beneath it. Please advise what's happening or any suggestions for the cure. Thanks

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This may be a infection of umbilicus ...  Read More

I always had foul smelling belly button. Now I am 37weeks pregnant so my belly button is coming out and i can see a hard lump inside my belly button. Though, now my belly button doesn't smell and that lump doesnt hurt also. It is just that i want to know what is that lump? Also, I always felt there is a lump inside my belly button when I was not pr

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

After two pregnancies, I noticed that my belly button has not gone back in. It is mildly coming outward. It looks like there could be a risk of a hernia, but there is no pain so far. However, I can see a difference, it is slowly bulging more over time. How can I prevent this from getting bigger? Are there any fitness machines or equipment that I ca

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Hello doctor, I wanted to ask about my mother. She has some swelling near her belly button and now the navel looks slightly pushed out. This started about one month ago. At first she had itching there, but now there is only a little swelling and the bulge. She takes Amlosafe 3D for blood pressure. Can you please tell us what this could be and what

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Diabetes? Hypertension? in growing infection or hernia? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I wanted to ask about my mother. She has some swelling near her belly button and now the navel looks slightly pushed out. This started about one month ago. At first she had itching there, but now there is only a little swelling and the bulge. She takes Amlosafe 3D for blood pressure. Can you please tell us what this could be and what

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Hello According to what complaints you said it could be umbilical hernia but without examination we can't confirm the diagnosis. ...  Read More

Cotton is getting struck deep in belly button. Though maintain hygiene. Tried washing with mild soap, but Cotton is still there. No sign of infection, but in past had infection. Please suggest how I can remove the cotton from belly button. Can hydrogen peroxide be used or any natural way to clean cotton and dirt. Please suggest

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My 17 month old son is vomiting continuously after eating 2 spoon only. His poop is also smelling sour and seems like food is not digested properly. After vomiting, mild fever is also coming, so I gave him paracetamol to make the temp down. Please suggest me what should I do .

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS ...  Read More

Persistent vomiting and nausea issues...no pain in the abdomen. But from the last 2 months I see a dent like something above my belly button. What is this ? it's Hernia?

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Kindly share operative history ? ...  Read More

From last 1 month I am getting some white fluid in my belly button which is smell really bad. What is could be....?? It's sticky and white, because of which it's very itchy and pain at times

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I guess i am having belly button infection as there is a lot of itchiness and pain in belly button plus there is a lot of wetness like condition in my belly button. Today i also experienced redness

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I have ibs it is identified by doctor in 2021 Does ibs cause burning above belly button Please clear this doubt

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If endoscopy is not done . Get it rather taking antacids . Get a routine check up like USG abdomen LFT ...  Read More

Hello Dr, I am 36 and have type 1 diabetes from like 12 years. From many years I have this pain at Round my belly button which also feels inside the button . The pain is not intense but dull. Sometimes it increases with ar urge to pass stool and the after passing stool it subsides. I really worry sometimes that what may cause it from such long time

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Get check for IBS and take treatment accordingly ...  Read More

A small bulge just above my belly button from last 7 years without any pain and complications,please guide us for next action.

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Visit a surgeon with sonography report www.drgandhi.org ...  Read More

I am 5 month pregnant yesterday went for anomaly scan having stomach ache around the belly button I can feel the pain during touching while getting up and sitting down also I have the pain I have never experienced pain during my 1 st pregnancy during scans this is the first time experiencing pain what could be the reason 1 st pregnancy normal deliv

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This could be because of the pressure symptoms of pregnancy In the second pregnancy has the bones open up and the muscles become lose pain is more evident Nevertheless you need to be examined to exac ...  Read More

Hi, i have belly button discharge from last 3 weeks. It's controlled now after 8 days of cetil 500.However, it's not completely healed and I can still notice minor discharge (smaller than a drop) of blood/ transparent fluid in the morning and night which I clean with water.I went through full abdomen USG and it's normal. Also, I never had any sympt

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I think in this situation we need a culture from the discharge for antibiotic senstivity. Secondly if there is any comment on abdominal wall on USG Abdomen ?? ...  Read More

Hi, I have belly button discharge from last 3 weeks. Earlier I can see brown crust on belly button but from last 1 week it's minor yellow discharge inside belly button. I also went through antibiotics for 8 days and full abdomen ultrasound which was normal.

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Upload me a picture of it if possible . And do compete blood picture analysis CBP What antibiotics have you used till now for this? Maintain wound hygeine Do proper dressings with betadine And m ...  Read More

My son who is 1 month old now- his belly button is getting better but has not healed completely yet. Is it normal to take such long time? Is there something I can apply to help it heal faster? There is no redness , swelling or irritation - I think.

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No worries if child is gaining weight , acitce and playful. If any local discharges or bleed then you have to investigate further ...  Read More

I am having belly button discharge. It is not much painful but i feel irritation around belly button. Please suggest some cure.

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To alleviate belly discharge, try home remedies like drinking warm water with lemon and ginger, consuming probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and kefir, and applying a warm compress to the abdomen, while ...  Read More

I am getting cramp inside belly button from last 5 months. Sometimes cramp feels like a pulling sensation inside belly button. It started after I had antibiotics and painkillers for a month for urological issue 6 months before. I am taking homeopathy medicine for last 3 months and symptoms reduced. But after stopping medications, symptoms return. P

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Get an ultrasound abdomen done ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,My one month old belly button looks this way ,is this normal ?? Attaching the picture below ,Please tell me ,Thank you

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Use abdominal belt avoid cough no constipation contact for details ...  Read More

I suddenly saw my bellobutton discharge white liquid with foul smell is coming out for my belly button...I feel nervous I want to know the reason behind it

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It's infection of umbilicus. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

My baby is 9months 16days old. She is getting farts and her poop is foul smell. She recently cold from nearly one week. what I have to do.

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This is normal for age May be due to any food item Avoid cabbage, cauliflower or such food items in your puree or khichdi Can decrease pulses too ...  Read More

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