what is a smelly discharge from my belly button & now it is bloody
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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov
, MD
replied on January 6th, 2006
General Q&A Answer A76
An infection on your belly button (omphalitis) can cause smelly discharge and blood from the navel. A visit to your doctor an examination will confirm the condition and can start you on a course of treatment. You will probably be given local antibiotics and a local disinfectant.
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