Playing with the navel is
even less of an issue than self-stimulating the genitals
. It is impossible to stop a baby from self stimulating the parts of the body, and it is wrong to do so. Since it is part of normal development, parents have to accept this.
“So, as you stick your finger into your belly button,
it sends a signal from the deeper fibers that line your inner abdominal cavity to your spinal cord
. “Because your spinal cord at that level is also relaying signals from your bladder and urethra, it feels almost the same.
Dr Christopher Hollingsworth of NYC Surgical Associates explained to Lad Bible that often, despite inducing the feeling of needing to pee,
touching the belly button actually stimulates the lining of the stomach
, so that you think you need the loo, even though you may not.
The skin near a belly button piercing can also develop an infection
. Any time you create a hole in your skin, bacteria can get inside. Here are some tips for managing a belly button piercing with an infection. If you develop a skin infection, you might see pus leaking from your belly button.
Although most people don’t spend much time thinking about their bellybuttons,
it’s not a bad idea to clean yours every
week or so. Cleaning your bellybutton can help you avoid potential infections, smells, and other results of poor hygiene.
It is possible for feces or menstrual blood to come out of a belly button
. An umbilical fistula, an abnormally developed passageway between the intestines and the umbilicus, can cause fecal matter to leak from the navel.
According to a study at the University of Missouri,
small, T-shaped belly buttons
are the most attractive. Researchers showed pictures of innies, outies, and belly buttons of all shapes and sizes to a group of men and women who rated them on a scale of 1 to 10 from least to most attractive.
They create the foul smell, just as they make your armpits smell when you sweat. The deeper your belly button is,
the more dirt and germs can build up inside it
. An unpleasant odor comes from the mix of: bacteria.
Playing with the navel is
even less of an issue than self-stimulating the genitals
. It is impossible to stop a baby from self stimulating the parts of the body, and it is wrong to do so. Since it is part of normal development, parents have to accept this.
Around the cord remnant, is the “
umbilical collar
“, formed by the dense fibrous umbilical ring. Surrounding the umbilical collar is the periumbilical skin. Directly behind the navel is a thick fibrous cord formed from the umbilical cord, called the urachus, which originates from the bladder.
Though it usually disappears by the time you’re born, sometimes it remains. You might not notice it, but if it’s completely open, your
navel may be wet as urine flows up and even leaks out
. Your doctor will do surgery to repair the problem.
By Marty Makary M.D., M.P.H. Located directly behind the stomach, the pancreas lies deep in the center of the abdomen. Its position corresponds to an area 3-6 inches above the “belly button”, straight back on the back wall of the abdominal cavity.
If your belly button is “leaking” clear or colored discharge or blood, you may have a bacterial, fungal, or yeast infection. Crusty skin,
strong odor, itching, and redness
are also signs of infection. If discharge and crust stick around after you wash your belly button, you should see your doctor.
A deep hollow belly button will typically appear
if there’s a shadow underneath the belly button’s top fold
. This belly button type resembles a slightly open mouth. Some people in this category may have a “funnel” belly button, which is common with excess abdominal fat.
What causes an innie or outie?
When you’re born, the umbilical cord is cut and you have a small piece left called the umbilical stump. One to 2 weeks after birth, this stump falls off and what remains is your belly button. As a result, your belly button is essentially a scar. Whether it’s an innie or outie depends on
how your skin grows as it heals
.
Most innies are full of dozens of kinds of bacteria, fungi, and lint — especially if they’re on a hairy belly.
If a navel gets infected
, it might also have a foul-smelling, cheese-like liquid inside. Speaking of cheese, a biologist teamed up with an artist in 2013 to create cheese using belly button bacteria.
