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I have a dark brown pussy substance mixed with blood coming from my belly button... the odor is very unpleasant. should i be worried?
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Yes you should be: and likely will need to visit a doctor to treat for umbilical infection or some thing similar. You may need antibiotics. And you may need surgical debridement depending on whether it is an abscess. Do not delay, see a healthcare provider or go to the ED right away.
Answered 1/16/2021
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Skin infection: not to worry but you have a condition known as oompholitis or inflammation or infection of the "belly button". See your doctor and have him cleanse the area and apply an antibiotic cream to the area. In the mean time, cleanse the area with peroxide and apply neosporine.
Answered 1/11/2021
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