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What Is Causing Pain And Discharge From The Belly Button ?
Hi, my name is Ashley and I am 18years old. There has been pain by my belly button for the past couple of days. I thought it was a Hernia but I m not sure. I woke up this morning and there is fluid and a little bit of blood coming out. It has a weird odor too. Do I need to see a doctor? Can you predict what it is?
THe description looks more of a ruptured abscess rather than a hernia. It might get more infected if not treated well. I suggest u meet a surgeon for dressing and treatment immediately
Have a healthy living
hello ashley,
pain in the region of the umbilicus can be due to various conditions like infection, hernia, diverticulum etc,
fluid from the umbilicus means that it has a fitula or a tract which is opening at the umbilicus. however to be sure a clinical thorough examination with ultrasound is necessary.
i would advise you to consult a physician in this regard.
i hope i have answered your query.
take care
hey ashley , u need to get it checked.Start a course of an antibiotics soon as it can be the infection.Go for a abdominal scan and then seek a surgeons help
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What Is Causing Pain And Discharge From The Belly Button ?
Thanks for the query THe description looks more of a ruptured abscess rather than a hernia. It might get more infected if not treated well. I suggest u meet a surgeon for dressing and treatment immediately Have a healthy living