A 44-year-old member asked:
what to do if i have redness of belly button what does it mean?
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 39 years experience
Belly-button pain: Belly-button (umbilical) pain may originate locally due to infection or herniation, or be "referred" from another abdominal location like the appendix. Signs/symptoms of concern include: local redness & drainage, umbilical bulging that can't be reduced with gentle pressure, fever, vomiting, change in bowels, generalized abdominal tenderness (suggests peritonitis), worsening pain.
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BMI: Fatty liver disease associated with obesity can improve with wt loss based on your bmi. A bmi < 30 with a healthy lifestyle can show signs of improvement. Monitor your liver enzymes routinely.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Please help! I have redness of belly button what does it mean?
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Dr. Walter Exonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Uncertain: May be bacterial infection-if so it should be tender. If it does not resolve promptly a physician visit is recommended.
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