Infected belly button

Are you worried that your belly button piercing is infected? We’ll teach you how to spot the signs of infection and When is the time to see doctor. Also, we covered how to clean and care your piercing properly.

Your belly button might have served as your mouth in the womb, but it doesn’t do much for you now. It’s a storage facility for...

A look at belly button smell, a common complaint with a variety of causes. Included is detail on why the belly button is susceptible to smelling.

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Are you experiencing inflammation in your belly button? And is that giving you a hard time? Belly button infections can be quite agonizing, especially because they occur in a sensitive region of the human body. The belly button is a damp and dark spot, which is a favorable breeding ground for all sorts of yeast and bacteria. Leftover soap, sweat and other substances in the navel cavity can lead to infections. So, how can you get yourself some relief from the pain?

When was the last time you thought about your belly button? It deserves a lot more attention that you realize... After all, your navel is there because it was once the connection to your lifeline. So when your navel sends pain signals, you should listen...

There are different areas of the body that, due to their disposition and shape, have a tendency to smell bad. Discharge, the armpits or the navel are clear examples of those areas that, if they are not washed regularly and in a correct way, can end up causing bad smell.But not only hygiene, or lack of it, is behind a possible bad odor in your navel. There are many underlying diseases and conditions that can manifest themselves in this way. Are you wondering why does my smell bad? Do you want…

Belly button pain can be caused by gas, bloating, infections and other health conditions, like Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, or food poisoning. Read more about why you may have belly button pain and what to do to treat it

A belly button piercing involves puncturing the navel area for decorative jewelry. Proper aftercare is essential to ensure healing and minimize complications like infection or irritation. But sometimes, belly button piercings can get discolored due to factors like irritation, allergic reactions to jewelry materials, inflammation during healing, and infection. So how to get rid of discoloration around the belly button piercing?

Wondering how to clean your belly button piercing? This guide shares tips on cleaning navel piercings at different stages and when infected.