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I had an eptopic pregnancy in 2012. the scar in my belly button is leaking a stinky fluid. what could be the cause of that?

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Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Get checked: its been many years since your surgery and is highly unusual. You need an evaluation by a physician to determine the cause of fluid and ensure that there is nothing serious going on.

Answered 10/28/2015

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A member asked:

I had an eptopic pregnancy in 2012. the scar in my belly button is leaking a stinky fluid. what could be the cause of that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rahil Malik answered

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