Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Belly button infections can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition, if ...

A 33-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to recurrent bleeding from her belly button, coinciding with her menstrual cycle every month. During physical examination, multiple firm, immobile ...

Belly button pain can occur for many reasons, such as an infection, an umbilical hernia, pregnancy, or a problem with the digestive system. A doctor can help resolve any underlying issues. Anyone ...

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 ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...