Patient's question:
More than a year ago, every time I touched my navel, I felt like there was something inside and it smelled bad. Even after washing it, the situation didn't improve within a few days. Now I don't even know what to do. I want to ask the doctor why my navel smells so bad?Doctor's answer:
Based on the described situation, this may be related to acute umbilical abscess in adults. Acute umbilical abscess is an acute cellulitis of the peri-umbilical tissues. If the infection progresses, it can lead to abdominal wall cellulitis, or may develop into a peri-umbilical abscess, with the risk of complications such as peritonitis and sepsis. The pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus and others. Remove local scabs, use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and 75% ethanol for cleaning at any time; adults can use warm saline for wet compresses; keep the umbilical area dry.