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My belly button has a lump and it had brown pus and i keep cleaning it and now there blood what do i do i can't go to the dr today no pain now?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Possible cyst: I would see either general surgeon or a dermatologist to see if you have a cyst or something that may be deeper in your belly button. There could be an infection.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

My belly button has a lump and it had brown pus and i keep cleaning it and now there blood what do i do i can't go to the dr today no pain now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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