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What Causes Feces Type Odor And Dark Substances From Belly Button Area?
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Every once in a while I sense that I smell as though my belly button has released a faeces type odor, and I am very self-conscious about the smell. I used to get a small, dark looking substance on my clothing, near the belly button area which resembled faeces and smelt like it too. I have suffered with this on the odd occassion for some years now. Why is this happening?
Every once in a while I sense that I smell as though my belly button has released a faeces type odor, and I am very self-conscious about the smell. I used to get a small, dark looking substance on my clothing, near the belly button area which resembled faeces and smelt like it too. I have suffered with this on the odd occassion for some years now. Why is this happening?
Fri, 2 Mar 2018
Hello,
An umbilical fistula, an abnormally developed passageway between the intestines and the umbilicus, can cause fecal matter to leak from the navel.
It goes without saying, if poop is coming out of your belly button, you should seek medical attention. So, please consult your surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
An umbilical fistula, an abnormally developed passageway between the intestines and the umbilicus, can cause fecal matter to leak from the navel.
It goes without saying, if poop is coming out of your belly button, you should seek medical attention. So, please consult your surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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