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Greenish Fluid Puss From Belly Button. Used Peroxide. Done Gall Bladder Surgery. How Does It Infected?
I had a emergency gall blatter surgery over 4 years ago. Today my belly button was super crusty when I cleaned it out I noticed the bottom of the old incision was oozing a puss like greenish fluid. I put peroxide on it and let it breath but it seems to only be getting worse throughout the day. I don't understand how it could it could get infected after all this time.
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
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It might have got infected a while back and you realized that now. It may only be a superficial infection and not necessarily gone inside the abdomen. The belly button area can get infected because of the sweat formation. Please consult your surgeon and they will examine for any significant pus discharge. The pus may be sent for culture and sensitivity and antibiotics given accordingly.
Please remember to keep the area dry and clean. Take complete course if given antibiotics.
Hope this helps
Thanks for writing in.
It might have got infected a while back and you realized that now. It may only be a superficial infection and not necessarily gone inside the abdomen. The belly button area can get infected because of the sweat formation. Please consult your surgeon and they will examine for any significant pus discharge. The pus may be sent for culture and sensitivity and antibiotics given accordingly.
Please remember to keep the area dry and clean. Take complete course if given antibiotics.
Hope this helps
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