
Bubble Near Belly Piercing, Scabbing, Discharge, Redness. Anything I Can Do?

Thanks for posting your query.
What you have is a condition where there is infection and inflammation of the belly button. The cause is retained foreign body that you have got pierced. Removing it will help in reducing the infection in the area.
Keep the area clean and dry. You may use cool pack over the site to reduce symptoms of inflammation. Apply antibiotic ointment like Neosporin or Fucidin thinly at the site for 3-4 days. Avoid using soap or any irritant substance at or near the navel. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables. Drink enough water. Eat food XXXXXXX in protein like cereals, pulses, chicken, lean meat for aiding in recovery from infection and boosting immune system.
It is best to consult a Doctor to get an appropriate systemic antibiotic prescribed
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.


Thanks for writing again.
The lump and discharge in the umbilicus is likely to be due to an infection and is not related to the exercise.
A persistent infection can lead to an abscess but the generalized blood poisoning or septicaemia is unlikely.
You can start with oral antibiotics and if it subsides then you can keep the piercing intact.
The red tissue you can see is the granulation tissue and is the healing healthy tissue.
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