Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis 2 months ago & i'm still having yellowish drainage from my belly button, it is enough that it soaks through my shirt every day. my surgeon cauterized my belly button two weeks ago, still draining & itchy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Return to your surgeon for a follow up visit to be sure this area is "healing properly". The wound should be explored gently with a Q-tip and hydrogen peroxide to be sure that it does not abnormally communicate with underlying intestinal structures (fistula).
Answered 3/30/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it normal to have drainage out of my belly button after laparascopic surgery? The surgery was on thursday. The drainage is light red and on my shirt.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I had laparoscopic surgery a week ago. My belly button incision is painful and has some yellow thick puss sitting in it. Is there an infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does it take minimal to mild endometriosis to return after laparoscopic conservative surgery? Removed via cauterization.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can fatigue and belly button pain be normal 4 weeks after laproscopic surgery for endometriosis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had a cyst removed from my ovary through laparoscopic surgery 3 weeks ago. They also cleaned up a small amount of endometriosis. My belly button is still healing but doesn't not hurt can. Can I receive oral sex yet?
Had lap surgery 12/20. Woke up today with drainage from belly button on sheet. Has been draining pink/yellow all day. I posted a pic of it on profile?
I had laparoscopic surgery 6 weeks ago. I have discharge from my belly button. It does not appear to be infected. It is clearish yellow and sometimes pinkish looks a little bloody. My surgeon doesn't seem concerned. Should I be?
Hi, I recently have been having pains on my left side of my stomach, between the hip bone and to the belly button. Which comes and goes. Also recently started having yellowish vaginal discharge, no smell to it. No itchiness. No burning sensation.
My belly button is leaking yellow discharge it's got a very strong smell to it and is very red and itchy
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
