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Stinky Bellybutton
Every so often my bellybutton starts to stink and if I stick my finger in there I find this goo which smells absolutely disgusting. Even after cleaning it out daily it takes a week or two for it to go away. Sometimes it gets so bad I can smell it through my shirt and it crusts up around the rim of my bellybutton. Sometimes I'll stick a little wad of toilet paper in there to soak up the juice and keep the stink from spreading.
I know it's gross, but Is this normal?
I know it's gross, but Is this normal?
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My belly button stinks too...I bathe everyday and wash it out everyday with soap and water and use peroxide and q tips daily but I can still smell it when I 'm sitting or standing I know that smell, because I have stuck my finger in it and sniffed it to see if that was what it was I was smelling, it kind of smells like my feet and my private area, seems all my orfaces smell alike except my mouth and ears. I do not understand what the problem is. Maybe it's because I am over weight and my guts are coming out or my intestines are backing up because I stay constipated...I don't know but it is getting on my nerves.
I came here because I had the same problem as you, I ended up with the same sentiments as you, I even signed up to post this, cannot guarantee more posts though.
You quoted someone as being an Ars*hole, you were too kind to them, I read some of your previous posts, you were too kind to them as well.
From what I see this thread is a waste of time, from the other threads I read they are a waste of time too. Either this site needs moderating or taking off line, it serves no purpose except to let kids and idiots type a load of garbage (Apologies to the (About 5%%) sensible replies)
I would suggest to anyone who might have a genuine enquiry as to a health problem that they seek advice elsewhere as this does not seem the place to get it.
At the end of the day, I wish you the best of luck with your problem, if you do find an answer I would be pleased to hear it.
Kind regards to the sensible replyees, as for the rest, euthanasia is your best option.
you should get that checked out!
and maybe you should clean it better
if ur belly button smells or has any sort of dicharge/weeping, it's more than likely a bacterial infection. inner belly buttons get warm and moist in heat and are subject to all nasties...
it's best to use savlon antiseptic cream (to kill the bacteria), or canesten cream...apply twice a day using a cotton bud. if u find it hard cleanin the area, try cleaning using a cotton bud too.
however if you hold your nose and then lick the goo from your finger you will be surprised at how much it tastes like chicken.
dont believe me? then try it.
It may be caused by a number of reasons, it is down to the individuals body.
If you have redness, inflammation (swelling), and/or a yellowish discharge inside or around your belly button, follow these simple guidelines for 2-3 days:
try not to pick or scratch the affected area,
clean your belly button gently with salt water twice a day, and
dry it carefully but thoroughly after washing.
If after a few days you still have the same symptoms, you should see your GP so that they can investigate the cause of the irritation. If you have an infection your GP may prescribe a course of antibiotics.
Hope this helps everyone who needs it.
I hope this is no longer an issue for you!
My wife had the exact same symptoms, word for word. She no longer has it.
She developed adult acne and started treatment initially with some standard oral antibiotics. She noticed her belly button did not smell so much though it was still there.
She was refered to a dermatologist who put her on Roaccutane which contains the drug Isotretinoin which shuts down all of your skin's oil glands. This cured her, it has been 3 yrs and it has not come back.
It is a very extreme drug only given in cases were the acne does not respond to creams and antibiotics. It does give an idea on what the problem is, it is most likely something like acne, a miro organism feeding off your bodies oil which produces this bad smell.
You can try taking this information to your GP or specialist and hopefully they can help.
The stupid UK NHS doctors told my wife she just had to live with it! Dont lose hope, it can be stopped.
try useing some monestat 7 or athlets foot cream for 4 weeks. use as directed.
My ex from high school was super hot, but she had a sensitive belly button and didn't like to stick her finger in it when showering... It reeked so bad. I tried to laugh it off and ignore it but we finally had to wash my finger and leave the room. Pretty funny.
stop wasting it though, just eat it.
recycle.
ashleychan94 (31016) 2009-11-09 06:31:46 Yeah, I almost gagged too. Literally. There has been research done on that, actually. And I am positive this is the reason. Sometimes when you are born and the umbilical cord is cut between you and your mother, it can leave a tiny hole in your bellybutton, therefore sometimes bodily fluids (like, stuff inside your body) just sometimes leaks out. You could try asking your parents why they had to do such a freiken' bad job at cutting your umbilical cord, lol. But seriously, that is your very accurate and possible explanation.
Those with stinky belly button had a very deep one. When i was a kid, I have had a normal belly button but as a kid(I dont know what I'm doing), I always dig it with a match- its like I'm cleaning. As time goes by, I realized it was already so deep. And i think touching the belly button with hard things should be avoided. There's a tiny hole there(I think) were some fluids are leaking out. For me, I think the umbilical cord should be tighten up or something like that. I'll try to find out.
Even if I'm swimming or having a bath (soaking my body in water), I could feel some water are going inside my belly button, too. Weird but its true. I usually have an upset belly after swimming. I should go and see a Dr. soon. :)
I, too, suddenly noticed a nasty smell, and was horrified to realize it was my BB!
Never had that problem before, ever!!! (And I'm over 40, stretched-out belly from childbearing)
I shower at least once daily, and make sure to soap up the BB and rinse it out well, dry it, and use a medicated powder (over the counter, not expensive) like Gold Bond or its equivalent (I'm in the US).
And if the BB begins to smell nasty, then do all but powder it, and use an antifungal cream or spray (like for jock itch/athlete's foot).
Don't pick at it. You've scratched your belly button, and it's gotten infected. Picking at it makes it worse. Just clean it gently with a washcloth in the shower daily, and keep it dry otherwise. In a few weeks it will go away. It's annoying, I know, but if you keep your fingers out of your belly button, it shouldn't be a problem ever again. I haven't had this issue in a few years.
Why, It's a hole where Dirt and Bactria can thrive, it may not kill you but it will always stink unless your an outie then it probably smells fresh because it's easy to clean
*go see a doctor*
For all of those telling you that maybe one day when "you're in the real world" I just want to let you know that there is no such thing. That's right the "real world" does not exist. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. For those spreading lies about the "real world"; wake up, it does not exist. The real world is all in your imagination and more responsibility does not constititute the existence of such.
Now...about that belly button. :) It's perfectly normal to have a smelly belly! I bet that's great to hear. Bacteria thrive in areas that are dark, damp, and warm. Name me one innie belly that doesn't fit the dark and warm criteria? I suppose a very shallow button could be light, but that's about it. Now as far as the damp goes. If you wash, swim, dance in the rain, sweat, or do anything else, then chances are your belly button has cause to be damp. Therefore a belly button is the ideal home for bacteria, which stink, both metaphorically and literally.
A good way to help prevent this is by making sure you completely dry your belly button after washing. Since it will become damp again with sweat, this does not ensure perfection, however by it being completely dry at some point, you discourage bacteria from taking up residence in your belly button.
For those of you who think you might have gotten an infection. (It's not because you are overweight, as earlier posted.) Try treating it just as you would any other infection before going to a doctor. Your primary goal should be to discourage bacteria from staying by keeping your belly button as dry and clean as possible.
Hope this is helpful for all those seeking real advice on the case of mysterious smelly belly. :)
mainly a fertile liquid that is actually helping the belly button not drying up. If a belly button dries up, crevasses that usually appear in dry skin areas with build up with filth and if that happens, the umbilical chord area could become seriously infected. But I apologize that I cannot tell you how to fix the smell
Of course you must wash daily even 3 times a day if you are very overweight and sweaty. I'm not overweight but I love feeling fresh and wash three times a day just because it makes me feel sexy.
Australia aged 12
"The doctor told me that I had a bacterial infection which is actually fairly common. A bit of bacteria gets in there and, encouraged by the dark conditions, spreads and causes problems. It's something akin to a yeast infection, which also grows in dark conditions. The infection seems to occur more commonly amongst persons like myself who are a little bit larger. (Maybe because our belly buttons are more in the dark?) Symptoms include bleeding, the excretion of a white, smelly substance, and in some severe cases like mine, the oozing of pus. Sometimes pain and soreness accompanies the other symptoms.