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Fluid leaking from my belly button. no fever. thought it was from a shower but it keeps returning. do i need to go to the doctor or will it go away?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Has to be seen: Fluid leaking from belly button could be from patent urachus (tubular structure connecting bladder and umbilicus).

Answered 11/25/2017

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A member asked:

Fluid leaking from my belly button. no fever. thought it was from a shower but it keeps returning. do i need to go to the doctor or will it go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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