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I got my belly button pierced 5 months ago. i am starting to notice a small bump with whitish-yellowish pus in it near the hole. i'm not sure if it's infected or if it's apart of the healing process. there is no redness, pain, etc. just the bump/pus?

Q: i got my belly button pierced 5 months ago. i am starting to notice a small bump with whitish-yellowish pus in it near the hole. i'm not sure if it's infected or if it's apart of the healing process. there is no redness, pain, etc. just the bump/pus?

: It sounds like an abscess. Pl see your MD. Keep area clean with soap and water.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It sounds like an abscess. Pl see your MD. Keep area clean with soap and water.

Answered 12/31/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Remove the piercing. There is an infection that is resulting in pus and removing the foreign body . "piercing" would be a start to help your body in healing.

Answered 12/31/2021

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A member asked:

I got my belly button pierced 5 months ago. i am starting to notice a small bump with whitish-yellowish pus in it near the hole. i'm not sure if it's infected or if it's apart of the healing process. there is no redness, pain, etc. just the bump/pus?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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