Patient's question:
I have a hard lump in my navel that is black. I poked it, and why did sticky liquid come out today? There's water in my navel. There's water in my navel, and it smells bad. What should I do? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your condition should be caused by navel inflammation. It is recommended to rinse the affected area with hydrogen peroxide, disinfect with povidone-iodine, and apply clindamycin antibacterial gel for treatment. If the navel has water and a strong odor, this is generally considered to be caused by navel inflammation and infection, with a higher likelihood of bacterial infection. This can be treated by cleaning the navel with povidone-iodine solution, followed by applying a topical antibiotic such as Bactroban ointment or erythromycin ointment to reduce inflammation. Additionally, an ultrasound examination should be conducted to check for the possibility of an underlying subcutaneous abscess in the navel.