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I may have an abscess that is infected in/near my belly button, that has begun to leak blood/yellow puss about of my belly button. doctors open 3 days?

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Dr. Wehbeh Wehbeh answered

You might need antibiotics if it is not improving. A culture of the puss would be helpful.: You might need antibiotics if it is not improving. A culture of the puss would be helpful.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I may have an abscess that is infected in/near my belly button, that has begun to leak blood/yellow puss about of my belly button. doctors open 3 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wehbeh Wehbeh answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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