My belly button is seeping fluid. Will this stop? Is there anything else that I can do without having to go see a specialist?

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17 years ago I had a tummy tuck. A week ago I was showering and I always wash the inside of my belly button. Two days later, I noticed my belly button is seeping a yellowish green fluid. Not much but it's gross. I gently clean and cover it to protect my clothing but it's been a week now. Is there anything else that I can do without having to go see a specialist?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

There's no way to make a diagnosis online so I suggest you see a specialist. If you don't want to do that, then perhaps your regular doctor can take a good look inside your belly button with a small speculum device. You might have a foreign body or a more serious issue not related to your tummy tuck surgery.Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to diagnose or comment without examining you as your TT was done several years ago. I recommend you to see your regular physician and if needed he/she will send you to plastic surgeon. Good Luck

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