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This is for pediatrician. my child is 5 month old and a white liquid coming out from his belly button. this is happening since 2 months but after doctors medication it gets normal. it repeat again after stopping medication. belly is reddish sollown?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Worrisome: There is a chance this is simply infected. There are also rare instances where a remnant of what formed the bladder has a tract exiting this site. I would ask his doc if he has a persistent urachis or to make sure that is not present.

Answered 9/10/2020

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A member asked:

This is for pediatrician. my child is 5 month old and a white liquid coming out from his belly button. this is happening since 2 months but after doctors medication it gets normal. it repeat again after stopping medication. belly is reddish sollown?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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