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Suggest Treatment For Bad Odor And Discharge From Belly Button

hi, i am having a belly button issue... i have discharge coming out of my belly button and there is some kind of lump in there. i was worried it could be a hernia but there is a brown/clear discharge with a smell. is this just an infection? what could cause that bump... is it swollen?
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of infection or sinus tract formation.
I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like sinogram x ray.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Bad Odor And Discharge From Belly Button

Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of infection or sinus tract formation. I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like sinogram x ray. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.