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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is it dangerous to not go to my doctor to see what my liquid wet stinky cheesesmelling red belly button is caused? can it be sepsis?

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Dr. Jeffrey Clemens
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
See MD: I would get this looked at, you probably have an infection there, possibly an abscess, if it is a recurring problem surgery might be needed. Sepsis could occur but would be a rare complication.
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