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My belly button is red and painful. it feels strained especially when coughing & sneezing. no itch/smell/discharge. not pierced or pregnant. how do i treat this?

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Infection: Could be yeast or bacteria, diff treatments so you should have someone look at it, go see a doctor.

Answered 9/4/2012

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