What causes fluid in the belly button?

There are three main reasons for liquid in the belly button. One is that the umbilical cord infection causes symptoms of water discharge. In addition, if the umbilical cord has umbilical cord leakage, it may also cause such a phenomenon. Another is that the umbilical cord is strawberry-shaped, which is a benign tumor and may also cause such symptoms. Therefore, symptomatic treatment should be carried out for different causes to avoid harm to health.

What causes water discharge from the belly button?

1. Umbilical infection causes navel discharge

Umbilical infection causes water discharge from the navel due to the flow of damp-heat and fire toxins from the heart and spleen into the small intestine meridian, or due to scratching of the navel and infection, which is an umbilical infection. Baohetang Xuji Plaster for Swelling and Blood Stasis Removing can be used for external application to treat the symptoms of water discharge from the navel.

2. The belly button is strawberry-shaped

A strawberry-shaped belly button is a common symptom of a benign tumor. This type of tumor is caused by local vascular malformations, which lead to local tumor changes. In terms of treatment, laser surgery can be performed.

3. Urachal Fistula

Among most newborns with urachal fistula, only 14% were found to have evidence of obstruction. Uracleal fistula caused by patent urachus is a rare clinical condition, with urine leakage from the umbilicus as the main feature. The treatment method is surgical resection of the fistula. Since some patients may have lower urinary tract obstruction, attention should be paid to relieving the obstruction.

What to do if your belly button is leaking water

If there is water flowing from the belly button, usually, do not pick the belly button with your hands to avoid adding dirt and infecting the belly button. The specific analysis is as follows:

When there is water flowing from the belly button, you should not pick the belly button with your hands, because picking the belly button with contaminated hands may cause belly button infection. Once infected, there will be an inflammatory reaction in the navel, followed by the formation of exudate. In severe cases, there will be an odor, which is caused by the bacteria decomposing protein and dirt, resulting in the formation of hydrogen sulfide gas. Therefore, in this case, it is best to clean it first, such as: using Safeguard to clean the affected area; using hydrogen peroxide to clean the area, etc. In addition, use antibiotics locally to control the development of inflammation.

Warm reminder: If this phenomenon occurs normally, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent inflammation. In addition, you can use some Eucerin topically for symptomatic treatment.

What department should I go to if I have water discharge from my belly button?

If there is water leaking from your belly button, just go to the surgeon. First of all, you must keep the umbilical skin clean, hygienic and dry. You can use alcohol to wipe the secretions from the remaining part of the umbilicus or the depression of the umbilicus, then apply iodine, and then bandage it with sterilized gauze. The specific analysis is as follows:

Discharge from the belly button may be caused by inflammation of the belly button. You should do the following in your daily life.

1. Rinse the area repeatedly with hydrogen peroxide and saline.

2. Disinfect the navel with iodine cotton balls twice a day.

3. Apply erythromycin ointment after disinfection.

If your belly button is leaking water, you should go to the general surgery department of the hospital. The general treatment is for the outpatient nurse to apply external medication to the belly button. In addition, you should pay attention to wipe your belly button with iodine cotton balls regularly every day.