A member asked:

I have a yellowish smelly fluid coming from my belly button. my belly button is pierced and has been for 5 years and i haven't wore a piercing for 1yr?

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Dr. Vivek Huilgol answered

Infected!: It sure sounds as though it is Infected... See someone. Get assessed and treated.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Possible infection: Malodorous discharge can be a sign of infection. You may try antibacterial soap and a topical antibiotic. If this does not help or if redness and swelling develops then you may need oral antibiotics.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/11/2016

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A member asked:

I have a yellowish smelly fluid coming from my belly button. my belly button is pierced and has been for 5 years and i haven't wore a piercing for 1yr?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vivek Huilgol answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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