United Kingdom
A 37-year-old female asked:

I have cloudy smelly discharge coming from my belly button. no peirceing and no redness or cuts. no surgeries. what could be the cause and what can i do to treat please?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Clean the navel with hydrogen peroxide twice a day, keep the area dry, especially after taking a shower, avoid bath tube in the meantime. If it does not dry up after three days, you can see a doctor by then. There is no need for antibiotic yet.
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