Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain, Swelling And Redness In And Around Belly Button?

what could be causing pain,swelling and redness in and around belly button of my husband. No injury to area, CT didn t show a hernia. Was told it was a skin infection. Pain is the same or worse after ER visit which received antibiotics and pain meds. Now a lump has developed in belly button and area just below and outside belly button you can feel a lump. Any suggestions
Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
I understand your concern for your husband.
According to the symptoms you mentioned, this the infection of the umbilicus. Due to dirt and moisture there are many chances of it getting infected. Probably the antibiotic course was not completed by you or resistant antibiotic given or it may be fungal infection. My advice is first you wash the umbilicus with warm water and keep it dry. Then apply antibiotic+Antifungal+steroid ointment thrice daily for 10 days.
Take Anti-inflammatory drugs under your physicians advice. Apply warm water fomentation. This will soothe you.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain, Swelling And Redness In And Around Belly Button?

I understand your concern for your husband. According to the symptoms you mentioned, this the infection of the umbilicus. Due to dirt and moisture there are many chances of it getting infected. Probably the antibiotic course was not completed by you or resistant antibiotic given or it may be fungal infection. My advice is first you wash the umbilicus with warm water and keep it dry. Then apply antibiotic+Antifungal+steroid ointment thrice daily for 10 days. Take Anti-inflammatory drugs under your physicians advice. Apply warm water fomentation. This will soothe you.