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I want to remove a belly button piercing its currently draining fluid which is normal and apart of the healing process ive had it for a little over a month. is that a bad idea?

Q: i want to remove a belly button piercing its currently draining fluid which is normal and apart of the healing process ive had it for a little over a month. is that a bad idea?

: I do not understand your statement. Why is draining fluid from a belly button piercing normal? You should have it removed.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I do not understand your statement. Why is draining fluid from a belly button piercing normal? You should have it removed.

Answered 12/4/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Removing the piercing is a good idea, specifically if draining fluid for over a month. Drainage should stop after piercing removed, but if it does not, see your doc for an exam and treatment.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/5/2021

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A member asked:

I want to remove a belly button piercing its currently draining fluid which is normal and apart of the healing process ive had it for a little over a month. is that a bad idea?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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