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Q: Itchy Navel with Fluid caused by Infection

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 19th, 2006

I have itching around outer region of navel, and I have s little fluid with a order to it. This has been occurring for the last 3 days. What could this be?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease Answer A1151

It seems likely that itching around the navel and fluid is probably the result of inflammation(omphalitis) caused by an infection. You can visit a doctor who can treat the infection with a local balsam containing antibiotics and corticosteroid.

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