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What Causes Pain And Inflammation Around The Navel?

I have had a sore belly button for a few days now. Underneath it is red and there is some pus coming out of it. It’s very tender to touch but has appeared to be getting better. I’ve been cleaning it with salt water and putting germaline on it. However today there looks like a small pink piece of skin that appears to be blocking the button of my belly button and stopping any pus coming out
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
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Hello,

You may see Dirt, bacteria, fungus, and other germs can get trapped inside your belly button and start to multiply. It can cause an Infection. The possible causes are
1.bacterial infection.
2. Yeast infection.
3. Diabetes.
4. Post surgery fistula.
5. Urachal cyst.
6. Sebaceous cyst.
Until examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Pain And Inflammation Around The Navel?

Hello, You may see Dirt, bacteria, fungus, and other germs can get trapped inside your belly button and start to multiply. It can cause an Infection. The possible causes are 1.bacterial infection. 2. Yeast infection. 3. Diabetes. 4. Post surgery fistula. 5. Urachal cyst. 6. Sebaceous cyst. Until examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu