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Have Umbilical Hernia. Clear, Smelly Discharge From Belly Button. Normal?

My brother in law was diagnosed with a umbilcal hernia at the hospital. They did alot of pushing on his abdomen. Since they pushed on his abdomen he is having a clear smelly discharge from his belly button. Its been about 3-4 days and now along with the discharge he has what looks like a open wound in his bellybutton. Is this normal for a umbilacla hernia or is there maybe something else wrong? I am worried about an infection setting in with the open wound and pussing.
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
All symptoms ,which ,you mentioned are an indication ,that is UMBILICAL FISTULA .
The umbilicus being a central abdominal scar , it is understandable that a slow LEAK from any viscus is liable to track to the surface ( exterior site).
Umbilicus is a creek in which many fistulous ducts may open.
Due to fistulous ducts opening there develops pus type or fluid type discharge.
If untreated the infection may spread.
Consult a surgeon and get his opinion and deal according to his opinion.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Have Umbilical Hernia. Clear, Smelly Discharge From Belly Button. Normal?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. All symptoms ,which ,you mentioned are an indication ,that is UMBILICAL FISTULA . The umbilicus being a central abdominal scar , it is understandable that a slow LEAK from any viscus is liable to track to the surface ( exterior site). Umbilicus is a creek in which many fistulous ducts may open. Due to fistulous ducts opening there develops pus type or fluid type discharge. If untreated the infection may spread. Consult a surgeon and get his opinion and deal according to his opinion. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET