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Pain in the umbilical region may be due to appendicitis, infection, gas, gallstones, etc.

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I am experiencing a painful discharge from my belly button. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a painful and malodorous discharge of yellow liquid from a lump in my belly button. Thank you and please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about the discomfort and discharge from your belly button. This could indicate omphalitis, an infection that occurs when bacteria or other organisms enter the belly button, causing inflammation. If you are experiencing pai...  Read Full »

Is red belly button with umbilical hernia a concerning issue?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I am currently on Allopurinol for gout, Metoprolol, and Valsartan for blood pressure. I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia about nine years ago. Doctor said my belly button was quite large, and it is not a worrying concern unless I get pain. I have not c...  Read Full »


Dr. Mian Shah Yousaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your detailed history and also seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a small umbilical hernia. It has tightened slightly due to your increased exercise. Yes, it is discolored. But as it is not causing pain a...  Read Full »

My belly button pops up after umbilical hernia repair. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I had an umbilical hernia repair 11 days ago. It went fine, but 10 days later when I laid down my belly button pup out one inch then went back down. The next morning my belly button is out half an inch. My surgeon said just wait for a couple of days to see if it goes back down. I need...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadiminty Raghuvamsi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it has been only 10 days since your surgery, I suggest you wait for a few more days and see your surgeon if necessary. It is quite likely that there may be a small collection of fluid in the region which may get absorbed or may need aspiration. It is quite unlikely...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from stomach pain for the past three years but recently it has increased and there is stinging pain. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, My stomach has been hurting for three years. I am currently 18 years old, and the pain has gotten worse. It hurts after supper no matter what I eat and almost every morning it hurts when I wake up. There has been increased pain for four days. The pain is present even in the middle of th...  Read Full »


Dr. Arvind Guru

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I need some more information before I can give you some specific answers and solutions. So, kindly follow up with the following information: Have you ever been evaluated or investigated by a doctor for this issue? If yes, attach the rep...  Read Full »

I had a sharp pain in my belly button. Is it appendicitis?

Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday I woke up in the middle of the night and had a sharp pain in my belly button. It was bearable but severe. Today morning it was still there but not severe. My appetite has been normal all day. It has been about 14 hours since the initial stomach pain, with no fever or vomiting, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pain at the belly button may be due to a urinary tract or bladder infection, or it may be due to appendicitis or small bowel infection. If it is associated with vomiting and fever it may be due to appendicitis. If it is associated with loose ...  Read Full »

How to get rid of dark belly button due to infection?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a fair skin tone. However, my belly button's color turned into dark brown ever since I started touching it (because of mannerism). I stopped touching it recently because I had a belly button discharge with a mild infection. Now, I wonder if it can still go back to the way it used ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your history, you had a mild infection along with discharge from your belly button. When infections like that heal, they leave behind dark spots. This condition is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The treatment should be started as early as possi...  Read Full »

A half-moon shaped red thing squirmed out of my belly button, causing pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Three days ago, I got a strange feeling, like something was moving in my abdominal area. I also feel something moving in my esophagus when I swallow. I keep getting pain in my stomach and abdomen. Last night, I also got severe pain on the right side of the back of my head. Also, yeste...  Read Full »


Dr. Singh Smrita

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will surely help you out. I have reviewed the pictures you shared (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). From the pictures you sent, it looks like some fibers and not like any parasite or living organism. It would be bet...  Read Full »

My wife has pain in her belly button. What is the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is having pain on the belly button. She feels this pain for the last five to seven days. The pain is sharp when she put her finger and touch the belly button. I need your opinion on the following. What could be the problem? What course of action has to be taken? Which speciality d...  Read Full »


Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for explaining the entire history. Most likely, it is a neurogenic pain as it is sharp on touch. You have to consult a gastroenterologist to look for acid peptic disease. It is better to consult a gastroenterologist soon personally as it needs a physical...  Read Full »

What could cause infection and discharge in belly button?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a belly button or navel infection. A little bit of discharge comes out from my belly button sometimes for almost seven to eight months it becomes alright automatically and then again infected. I clean and take care of belly button it looks normal from outside but I think infecte...  Read Full »


Dr. Malvika Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I get your suffering. Most probably the discharge you are experiencing is due to a bacterial infection. But there are a few other causes and to evaluate your condition properly the information you gave is not enough. So can you tell me the color, odor of the dischar...  Read Full »

I am 16 weeks pregnant and feel pain in my belly when holding urine for a while. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am currently 16 weeks pregnant, and it is my second pregnancy. If I hold my urine for a while and then go to the toilet, I feel pain around the belly. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Urinary retention in pregnancy is due to infection in the bladder or urethra. Other causes could be due to fibroid in the uterus. Do not worry, as it is not dangerous. It would be best to take an ultrasound of the...  Read Full »

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