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A member asked:

I have brown puss and blood inside my belly button, should i just clean it or?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

See a doctor.: If you are seeing pus and blood from your umbilicus, it probably should be evaluated, Particularly if you are having fevers and chills or abdominal pain, in which case you should be seen immediately. Hope this helps.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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