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On Antibiotics For Inflamed Belly Button With Leakage, Have Intense Abdominal Pain And Cramping. Cause Of Concern?
Hi, I had really bad abdominal pain and cramping with what appears to be a sudden inflamed belly button with leakage. I have a low-grade temp (99.3 and steady) and am on antibiotics for the belly button infection, but the pain around my abdomen is still mild to moderate (about a 4 radius around my navel), but my belly button itself doesn t itch even though it s still slightly inflamed. This occurred suddenly about 36 hours ago. Should I be concerned that it s something other than a simple infection? It feels like a dull ache - when it first happened it was hard to walk and sit, but the pain has subsided somewhat.
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
thank you.
you have developed omphalitis(inflammation of the umbilicus).
the internal abdominal pain may be due to spreading infection from the umbilicus.
continue the antibiotic for 1 week.
if not responding(increased tem. & pain) then consult a physician.
you have developed omphalitis(inflammation of the umbilicus).
the internal abdominal pain may be due to spreading infection from the umbilicus.
continue the antibiotic for 1 week.
if not responding(increased tem. & pain) then consult a physician.
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