Week 30 Post-op (Bellybutton Infection)

Had odorous liquid come out my bellybutton and also caused some pain.

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[leeannz19]

I don't have a piercing so have no idea if white stuff is normal. But am pretty sure if it's a little red, hurts when you press & has the light yellow to yellow color liquid stuff coming out it could be an infection & recommend you get it checked by a professional. (I do believe the yellowy color is puss). Also if it has odor like a sewer, that is also a definate sign of infection but keep in mind that even without odor it could still be an infection.

[meattube2009]

hey i got this goin on now, third or 4th time i can remember this happening and i did have pretty good weight loss, 240-175 yea it hurts, definately sticks, makes me feel like i got a yeast infection in my belly button, and im a dude so double nasty

[leeannz19]

@meattube2009 Sorry I'm just now answering, life has been getting in the way.

You really need to get it checked out and sent the right antibiotics, thankfully the 2nd time for me was the last time (so far). Congrats on the weight loss!!!

I bet it's nasty, it's nasty for me as a woman.

A great doctor told me, "Your weight is not the answer, a good doctor will search for the real cause and treat you for it."

Take care and I hope your manly yeast infection stops coming.....LMAO

[Anitia14]

It's just unfortunate this happened to you :-S sorry. I am 14 and would like to get my navel pierced do you think I can go ahead and get it done... is infection something to worry about and can growth cause a navel piercing to reject or not. Do you know? Thanks for the long answers ha :)

[leeannz19]

@Anitia14 Sorry I didn't get back to you, been out of touch.

Honestly, not trying to preach but maybe you should wait until you're like 18 to make this type of choice. That way you will give your body the time it needs to finish the changes that are going on, but if you don't want to then just remember to make sure the person uses clean everything!!!

Good Luck

[codymclovin12]

Belly infections sometimes do have odors.

[livelaughl0vee14]

I have a question. I got my belly button pierced about a month ago. it ooks pretty normal except its a little bit red at the top. Also, whenever I get it wet and press down on it when I'm cleaning it, a little bit of white/clear/light yellow gooey stuff comes out. I know it sounds gross lol, but I read online that it's normal for this white stuff to come out, but its not normal for puss to come out. How do I know if it's puss, or just the normal white stuff? Do you think it's infected?

[claudiandjames1]

What was the name of the antibiotic that the doctor prescribed you?

[Diana1982coyoacan]

hello, there i am having the exact same problem and i've had it for quite a long time ... it kind of gets better at times and sometimes is just nasty.... i had my gall bladder removed through my belly button so it's really scary .... i already wen to the doctor but he only suggested to dry it out really good everytime i showered... it hasn't help so im gonna get it check out again ... i mean the odour is really bad ... i tell my husband i am rotting alive .... gross...

[leeannz19]

No one was more sorry than me that this happened. You have no idea how disgusted I felt and how embarrasing it is to know that you smell like a sewer because of the infection leaking out.

Well, actually it's a good thing that it was leaking out cause if not I would have had to have a surgical procedure done.

Take care sweetie~~~