Question 1

belly button hole is shrinking as i get fatter. how to clean it?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight use Qtip: Obesity has become the #1 health problem in us. Is the major cause of type 2 diabetes, preventable heart & arterial disease & later in age need for hip and/or knee replacement. So please get on a program to reduce your caloric intake. You may feel great at the moment, but health problems will start insideously. Using a moist q-tip is perfectly safe to use in the belly button.

Question 2

belly button hole is outie.  is it worth going through surgery to make innie?

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Maybe: If the surgery would be purely for cosmetic reasons, then that is purely a personal decision. If you have an umbilical hernia that is causing a bulge, and if it is enlarging or uncomfortable, then surgery can be performed to repair the hernia and return the belly button to a normal visual appearance.

Question 3

i have a soft/hard lump 5 inches from my belly button on the right side. when im not touch it, the size shrinks and get soft. its 3 inches long? info?

Accepted Answer

Hernia: would need more information but sounds like it might be a hernia.  If you are not experiencing pain then schedule to see your doctor to evaluate. If you have pain and increased swelling in the area go to urgent care. Hope that helps

Question 4

what can i do to get rid of that fat underneath your belly button?

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Belly Blubber: Get rid of abdominal fat by spot reducing. If you lose weight a portion of that weight loss will reduce abdominal fat. Additionally, core toning exercises will help you stand more erect & improve your appearance. To lose weight keep up your physical activity and insure that calories burned exceed calories consumed.  Weight training can help build muscle which helps to increase your metabolic rate.

Question 5

hi my problem is smelly belly button i clean all time but can't get rid of it what shall i do ?!

Accepted Answer

Smelly Belly Button: Smelly belly button can be due to growth of bacteria and fungus as it does not get enough air and stays moist and swetty, it happens more often to people who are obese and lot of fat in the belly area, but can happen to others as well.
To get rid of it you need to clean it thoroghly when you take a bath/shower and dry it with a hairdryer everyday and repeat daily, you will be able to get rid of it.

Question 6

unusual watery discharge from the depths of my belly button...how do i get rid of it? i've cleaned it, dried it. nothing seems to work.

Accepted Answer

See answer: Infection/irritation is most common cause of bellybutton discharge but a persistent watery discharge as you describe suggests the more uncommon cause known as "urachal remnant." before birth, there is a connection between the bellybutton and the bladder, called the urachus, which normally closes before birth. A patent (open) urachus allows urine to drain from bladder to navel. See md for diagnosis.

Question 7

what is the number one doctor-recommended exercise to get rid of a little fat under the belly button on your stomach?

Accepted Answer

All exercise is good: You need to lose weight. For this you must eat less and exercise more. But calorie rich food is the main culprit.. Exercise alone would not make you lose much weight unless you also cut down on calories. Eat healthy foods which are low in calories such as veggies, fruits and grains. Avoid high sugared foods, meats, fried foods and dairy. Then you will have a flat belly in a couple of months..

Question 8

my arms and neck are super skinny, but the area below my belly button is still fat! how do i get rid of this pot belly?

Accepted Answer

Pot belly: For a flat abdomen eat healthfully ; be physically active. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed. To tighten ab's do crunches, reverse crunches, exercise ball crunches, pelvic thrusts, lying leg raises, side bridge ; “bicycling” exercise on your back.  Engage in regular aerobic exercise (i.e., running, swimming, nordic track, bicycling, kickboxing, walking, cross country skiing, hiking, etc.).

Question 9

can a teenage boy (biological) get himself pregnant if he ejaculates his semen into his belly button? (then cleans it out with shower hose)

Accepted Answer

No: Only a female can get pregnant.

Question 10

long thick pieces of hair growth from rough patch on chin/edge of belly button. 24yo female. not pregnant/sexually active. areas itch, but are cleaned?

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Excess hair growth: The normal amount of body hair for women varies. Most of the time, a woman only has fine hair, or peach fuzz, above the lips and on the chin, chest, abdomen, or back. If you have coarse, dark hairs in these areas, the condition is called hirsutism. See your doctor , excess hair growth on chin , belly could be altered hormones. And condition like Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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I have a soft/hard lump 5 inches from my belly button on the right side. when im not touch it, the size shrinks and get soft. its 3 inches long? info?

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What can i do to get rid of that fat underneath your belly button?

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Hi my problem is smelly belly button i clean all time but can't get rid of it what shall i do ?!

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Unusual watery discharge from the depths of my belly button...how do i get rid of it? i've cleaned it, dried it. nothing seems to work.

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What is the number one doctor-recommended exercise to get rid of a little fat under the belly button on your stomach?

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My arms and neck are super skinny, but the area below my belly button is still fat! how do i get rid of this pot belly?

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Can a teenage boy (biological) get himself pregnant if he ejaculates his semen into his belly button? (then cleans it out with shower hose)

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Long thick pieces of hair growth from rough patch on chin/edge of belly button. 24yo female. not pregnant/sexually active. areas itch, but are cleaned?

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