Patient's question:
Doctor, I recently noticed that my navel has an odor. What could be the reason? Am I sick? Could you please explain why my navel smells?Doctor's answer:
The navel has a smell because it connects to the abdominal cavity. The umbilical cord is connected to the mother before birth. The child absorbs nutrients through the mother's navel. After birth, the child's navel naturally closes. In special cases, the navel has no odor or other unusual smells. If the area is frequently rubbed with hands or crushed against other objects, and becomes locally unhygienic due to other reasons, the navel may have an odor or other unusual smells, but this is not a serious disease. As long as good hygiene habits are developed, various smells can be avoided.