Question 1

how to know if my belly button is infected after belly piercing?

Accepted Answer

Any combo below: red
hot
painful
oozing fluids or pus
very tender
expanding zone of redness
if present see a physician

Question 2

how can i tell if my belly button is infected?

Accepted Answer

Belly button: Tender, sore, red, swollen, maybe discharge.

Question 3

what should i do if my belly button is infected?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Keep the area cleaned and use a topical antibiotic cream, if the area does not get better or worsens, than you need to see a dr. For an evaluation.  Best wishes.

Question 4

how do i know if my childs belly button is infected after the stomp has fallen off?

Accepted Answer

Belly button: Check for redness, discharge or swelling.

Question 5

what can i do if my belly button is infected and i'd like to go swimming?

Accepted Answer

Don't swim: You should avoid exposure to water that may further infect your wound.

Question 6

after  having  hernia  repair  my belly  button  is  infected  for  7 mths now  ! how  can  i  get  it healed ?

Accepted Answer

Hernia infection : You will need to see your surgeon to evaluate it and see if culture from the wound can be obtained and specific treatment prescribed.

Question 7

8wk old baby i believe belly button is infected.has a smell to it and something poking out i tried cleaning it with peroxide it started to bubble up?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection : You need to take your baby to a dr  depending how significant this is it needs to be treated with topical antibiotics and if there  is cellulitis ( tissue infection around the belly button your baby may need systemic antibiotics.

Question 8

how does a belly button get infected?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical infection: Umbilical infections can occur like any area of the body where a break in the skin allows for bacteria to be established. Avoid playing with belly buttons to avoid causing trauma. Mild touching is usually not a problem but more forceful rubbing can be. Applying a small amount of rubbing alcohol (1/2 tsp) to the area followed by a small amount of antibiotic ointment after dried can help

Question 9

what are the symptoms of an infected belly button?

Accepted Answer

Discharge: You may have discharge, redness, tenderness.

Question 10

i am wondering what helps cure a infected belly button?

Accepted Answer

Medical care: Keep the area cleaned and use a topical antibiotic cream, if the area does not get better or worsens, than you need to see a dr. For an evaluation. Best wishes.

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What can i do if my belly button is infected and i'd like to go swimming?

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After having hernia repair my belly button is infected for 7 mths now ! how can i get it healed ?

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8wk old baby i believe belly button is infected.has a smell to it and something poking out i tried cleaning it with peroxide it started to bubble up?

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How does a belly button get infected?

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What are the symptoms of an infected belly button?

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I am wondering what helps cure a infected belly button?

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