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Picked my belly button yesterday and now there's some clear fluid inside and the area around it is a little itchy. shouldi be worried?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Irritation: Can be caused by infection ( bacterial vs fungal ),or inflammation.Treatment depends on diagnosis. Continue to do some navel gazing without any manipulation of area. If persists or worsens, seek medical attention. You can also send in a picture. Any navel piercings involved? If so, remove foreign body.

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Answered 3/8/2017

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A member asked:

Picked my belly button yesterday and now there's some clear fluid inside and the area around it is a little itchy. shouldi be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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