I also noticed a small amount of blood when I tried to clean it out, but I don't know if that's because I irritated it by putting a q-tip in it.
2007-01-01 23:14:41 · 6 answers · asked by AWalktoRemember 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's ok I've had it two. Your belly button is all red and sore and the odor smells really bad. It's a yeast infection. Antibiotics will cure it don't worry see your dr. for perscription....
2007-01-02 00:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by wolfeyes 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must have it irritated (even before the q-tip).
Unless, by any chance, any piercing is involved (in which case get to a doctor) clean the area only by running (or spraying) hot water into it.
You could place a small piece of sterile gauze in it to absorb the fluid and keep it dry.
I don't feel qualified to advise using any antibacterial creams or powders. You can use your own judgment (or the advice of, say, a nurse in your doctor's office) when it comes to whether you want to add an antibacterial cream (to fight germs and sooth the irritation), spray (to fight germs) or even a power (to keep it dry).
2007-01-02 07:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an infection. Sometimes belly buttons can get slightly infected from moisture or other causes. I have heard of people getting a yeast infection in the belly button. See your doc.
2007-01-02 07:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Robin L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've not had it pierced,you may need to see a Doctor before a serious infection sets in.
2007-01-02 07:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Texecan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infection.....
2007-01-02 07:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shud be seeing a doc...that is best for u..dont try to do anything that u dont know
2007-01-02 07:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by shanthicharuvil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋