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Infection in belly button (oozing blood, pus and tender, not from piercing) appointment with pcp 4 days out. should i seek urgent care or wait ?

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Dr. Donald Nino answered

Infection: You should seek urgent care if you are having a lot of pain or getting a high fever. Could clean the site with antiseptic and use antibiotic ointment and hot packs until seen by a doctor.

Dr Shakov agreed

Answered 5/2/2016

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A member asked:

Infection in belly button (oozing blood, pus and tender, not from piercing) appointment with pcp 4 days out. should i seek urgent care or wait ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Nino answered

Dr Shakov agreed

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