Question 1

what can cause small, itchy, red bumps on the abdomen? mostly centered around the belly button, but a few stray bumps go up to the bottom of the ribs.

Accepted Answer

Red itchy bumps: Do you have a belly button ring or  a belt could be allergic reaction to nickle take out the ring/ belt and use zyrtec (cetirizine) or benedryl at night ( no driving with benedryl) , or a skin infection called folliculitis  may respond to bacitracin, from sweat/heat , f/u with doc urgent  care

Question 2

cramps in abdomen and diarrhea followed by swelling of ringfinger tip with blisters filled with liquid, itchy, painful, red and tender to touch. what could the causes be?

Accepted Answer

Celiac Enteropathy.: It sounds classically like what patients with celiac or gluten enteropathy experience.  The swelling and blistering of your fingertip may be a dermatological condition in the syndrome known as dermatitis herpetiformis (no relation to any of the herpes viruses as the name may connote).

The gold standard for diagnosis is getting an anti-transglutaminase antibody blood test checked with your doctor.

Question 3

i had my baby 12 weeks ago with cesarian section. now my belly button is itchy and is popping out and it's like i got bit by something. i also have the same pimple looking thing on my abdomen. what could be the cause?

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I don't know: I don;t know, but your OB MD might have that answer if you make an appointment and have him/her actually see the area that your are concerned about.

Question 4

red and itchy belly button piercing. could it be infected? how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Infection or allergy: Either way, you need to get the jewlery out, clean it and let it heal. If it does not get better in 48hrs, see your doctor.

Question 5

my belly button is leaking yellow discharge it's got a very strong smell to it and is very red and itchy

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: Best guess is leaking pus from deeper infection or weeping fluid from more superficial skin infection (like a fungal infection).  A physician would need to examine to determine if drainage is necessary or if thorough cleaning/topical medication would suffice.  Best wishes.

Question 6

i have red bumps around my belly button and they go around in a circle around my belly button and it's extremely itchy?

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See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

Question 7

i had my gallbladder removed 4 days ago and i have a bunch of small red itchy bumps on my stomach between my breasts and belly button. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Reaction: This may be a reaction to the medications during surgery, medications you are taking now or the antiseptic solution used at the time of surgery most likely. Call your md and ask to be seen if this does not clear.

Question 8

my belly button is itchy red crusty smelly and bleeding ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: May be bacterial or fungal. Clean it well with a q-tip and peroxide. Apply a coat of neosporin triple antibiotic and cover with a porous bandage. Change the bandage every 12 hours until it starts to look better. If it doesn't look less red or angry in 24-36  hours have a physician evaluate. If the redness is spreading around in the skin of the  belly seek prompt treatment.

Question 9

hi. so red itchy patch beneath belly button? what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Red patch: Without seeing this it is impossible to determine what it is.  You can try a short course of over-the-counter topical steroid (hydrocortisone cream) to see if the area normalizes and the itching improves.  If no response in 1 week or the area enlarges or changes then you should see your primary care physician or a dermatologist.

Question 10

i have red bumps around my belly button they either itchy and hurt to touch, it's a black bruising color that's been there at least a month. i'm 18?

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See a doctor: Hi, you should definitely see a doctor for an exam in order to determine what it is and how to treat it.

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Red itchy belly button with abdominal cramping

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What can cause small, itchy, red bumps on the abdomen? mostly centered around the belly button, but a few stray bumps go up to the bottom of the ribs.

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Cramps in abdomen and diarrhea followed by swelling of ringfinger tip with blisters filled with liquid, itchy, painful, red and tender to touch. what could the causes be?

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I had my baby 12 weeks ago with cesarian section. now my belly button is itchy and is popping out and it's like i got bit by something. i also have the same pimple looking thing on my abdomen. what could be the cause?

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Red and itchy belly button piercing. could it be infected? how do i treat this?

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My belly button is leaking yellow discharge it's got a very strong smell to it and is very red and itchy

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I have red bumps around my belly button and they go around in a circle around my belly button and it's extremely itchy?

A member asked:

I had my gallbladder removed 4 days ago and i have a bunch of small red itchy bumps on my stomach between my breasts and belly button. what is this?

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My belly button is itchy red crusty smelly and bleeding ?

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Hi. so red itchy patch beneath belly button? what do i do?

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I have red bumps around my belly button they either itchy and hurt to touch, it's a black bruising color that's been there at least a month. i'm 18?

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