A member asked:

Could my umbilical hernia be causing my smelly belly button?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Maybe: A hernia at the umbilicus with a deep cleft can allow dead skin and lint to accumulate. This can get infected. Just keep it clean with a q tip now and then.

Answered 4/22/2015

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Hernia: Possibly. If the hernia is creating a pocket or fold of skin, moisture can get trapped in there and get smelly.

Answered 9/15/2013

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