Why is fluid leaking out of my belly button?

January 13, 2014
Asked By:pebbles1975

I'm on day 18 post op, been feeling ok pain are not as bad.  Both drainage came out 4 days ago. But now my belly button is leaking fluid.  It's a clear yellowish/reddish fluid no smell. Whay is this happening?

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