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A female asked:

Small red bumps in belly button, discharge, started last night. no recent injury,no surgery ever. what could it be?

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Dr. Ew Christensenanswered

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Get it evaluated.: These symptoms sound like you could have and infection - With the discharge and a change in the skin, you should get it evaluated.

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