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7 days back tuft of hair came out from my belly button with little blood discharge.after that pus starts to come . but on putting cotton bud in belly button for cleaning slight spotting of blood is seen each time. how much time will it take to heal?

Q: 7 days back tuft of hair came out from my belly button with little blood discharge.after that pus starts to come . but on putting cotton bud in belly button for cleaning slight spotting of blood is seen each time. how much time will it take to heal?

: It is likely you have a urachal cyst, i.e. a small pockets of remnant umbilical cord; and the cyst now is infected. You need to see a doctor, probably for antibiotic treatment and maybe a surgical procedure to prevent further infections. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It is likely you have a urachal cyst, i.e. a small pockets of remnant umbilical cord; and the cyst now is infected. You need to see a doctor, probably for antibiotic treatment and maybe a surgical procedure to prevent further infections. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/11/2022

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A member asked:

7 days back tuft of hair came out from my belly button with little blood discharge.after that pus starts to come . but on putting cotton bud in belly button for cleaning slight spotting of blood is seen each time. how much time will it take to heal?

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