Question 1

why is my friend's belly button bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Omphalitis: Belly button infections are very rare in adults.  It may be due to something as simple as a skin infection or infected hair follicle.  I would recommend local wound care and antibiotics.  If it returns, a ct scan is needed to check for any umbilical cord-related remnants which may need to be removed.

Question 2

why is my boyfriend's belly button bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Needs to see a doctor, there shouldn't be bleeding normally, bleeding is a sign of something abnormal, could be an injury , infection, or something more serious.

Question 3

will newborn need surgery for belly button bleeding?

Accepted Answer

See below: Highly unlikely. Some bleeding as the cord separates is normal. If there is mucous coming from the site, or the site is red and swollen, your child should be seen.

Question 4

belly button bleeding with oozing a clear fluid in it, no piercing.  am i dying of something bad?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: You need an exam and other testing, not normal to have that happen for now reason or if no piercing or surgery has been done.

Question 5

why is my belly button bleeding constantly?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked.: Might have an infection. Constant, chronic bleeding - get it medically assessed. Take care.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: belly button bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding from navel: After birth, the blood vessels in the umbilical cord spasm and then seal over, and when the cord dries, the blood vessels have retraced and scarred close.  Any blooding from the navel would be belly button bleeding.  Bleeding would suggest  inadequate healing of the umbilical cord stump or presence of inflamed tissue such as a pyogenic granuloma.

Question 7

how to treat belly button bleeding at home??

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Wash the area gently, and apply direct pressure with a clean washcloth .  After the bleeding is stopped, keep your hands away from the area and call your doctor if bleeding starts again.

Question 8

is belly button bleeding two weeks after masturbating with a carrot at all connected?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor: The belly button bleeding could be connected to masturbation, may be this was so traumatic that it caused injury to skin and blood vessel of belly button or deeper tissue also.Consult your d0ctorand get the treatment, to avoid further complications.

Question 9

i have to do some heavy lifting at my job. could that be the cause of my belly button bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Belly button bleeding that is not from picking at it raises a concern...Maybe there is a fistula or something and it is not a symptom i would ignore. Please be seen.

Question 10

i just had a cystectomy  yesterday and i just wouldl ike to know if belly button bleeding is normal ?

Accepted Answer

Cystectomy: What type of cystectomy was performed? Was a laparoscopy done via the navel area? In any event,I would notify the surgeon who performed the procedure about your bleeding.

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Belly button bleeding with oozing a clear fluid in it, no piercing. am i dying of something bad?

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Why is my belly button bleeding constantly?

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What is the definition or description of: belly button bleeding?

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How to treat belly button bleeding at home??

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Is belly button bleeding two weeks after masturbating with a carrot at all connected?

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I have to do some heavy lifting at my job. could that be the cause of my belly button bleeding?

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I just had a cystectomy yesterday and i just wouldl ike to know if belly button bleeding is normal ?

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