Bleeding from your bellybutton can have several different causes. Three of the most likely causes are
infection
, a complication from portal hypertension, or primary umbilical endometriosis.
A person should contact a doctor if they experience any bleeding in or around the belly button in addition to any of the following symptoms: red, swollen skin that is painful or tender to the touch. severe or persistent pain around the belly button.
fever
.
Complications from an umbilical hernia repair are uncommon, but can include: infection of the wound – it may appear red, have a yellow discharge and be painful
or swollen
.
bleeding
.
rupture of the wound
.
What causes belly button pain that feels like a sharp, pulling pain? If you feel a sharp pain near your belly button that gets worse when you stretch or cough, you might have
a hernia
. A bulge near the belly button is the most common symptom. You may also experience pain in the area near your groin.
- Red, itchy skin around the navel.
- Foul smells.
- Swelling.
- Yellow, green, or dark-colored discharge.
- Persistent pain, particularly around a piercing.
- Blistering around the navel or piercing.
Fecal or menstrual leakage
An umbilical fistula, an abnormally developed passageway between the intestines and the umbilicus,
can cause fecal matter to leak from the navel
. It goes without saying, if poop is coming out of your belly button, you should seek medical attention.
Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and gently rub
the surfaces inside your bellybutton. If the swab gets dirty, throw it away and start a new one. Once the cotton swab comes out clean, use a fresh one dipped in water to rinse the alcohol out of your bellybutton so it doesn’t dry your skin.
Dirt, bacteria, fungus, and germs can get trapped inside your belly button and start to multiply, which can cause an
infection
. If you develop a belly button infection, you might notice white, yellow, brown, or bloody discharge seeping out of it. That discharge might also have an unpleasant smell.
An umbilical hernia
looks like a lump in the navel
. It might become more obvious when the infant is laughing, crying, going to the toilet, or coughing. When the child is lying down or relaxed, the lump may shrink. It is not usually painful in children and infants.
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.
How long can you have appendicitis symptoms before it bursts?
Once the appendicitis symptoms appear, it can take as little as
24 to 72 hours
for the infected appendix to rupture.
The appendix
is in the lower right side of your abdomen. It’s a narrow, tube-shaped pouch protruding from your large intestine. Although the appendix is a part of your gastrointestinal tract, it’s a vestigial organ.
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.
Yeast infection
Along with a white discharge, candidiasis can cover your navel with an itchy, red rash. Treatment: Use
an antifungal cream such as miconazole nitrate (Micatin, Monistat-Derm)
or clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex), and keep your navel clean and dry.
Infections are usually minor. Symptoms can include pain, redness, and swelling, and improving hygiene can help. Complete healing can take
9–12 months
.
Here are the steps: Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, you can use
water, a saltwater solution
, or hydrogen peroxide to clean your belly button. Dip one side of a cotton swab into a cleansing agent and gently wipe your belly button.
