Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD Key Takeaways Wash your belly button with water and soap when you shower and dry it thoroughly. If you have a belly button piercing, keep it clean and follow your ...

As if you didn’t have enough bodily fluids to handle, here’s one more: belly button discharge Disturbing, but fortunately less common than other classic belly button problems, like a smelly belly ...

If you haven't washed your belly button in a while, you might see some thick, brown belly button discharge. This discharge is likely caused by skin cells, sweat, dirt, fungi, and bacteria build-up and ...

Usually, the belly button discharge will be a pale white, off-yellow, or light green color, and will kind of look like snot does when you have a cold. Whether you have an innie or an outie, you’ve ...

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...

Belly button pain can be sharp, mild, constant, or come and go. You may feel pain only near your belly button or pain that radiates to other parts of the body. It’s not a condition on its own, but it ...

The human body is a complex tapestry of interconnected systems, and sometimes, even the smallest details can offer insights into our well-being. Surprisingly, your belly button, often considered a ...