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Itchy belly button 7 months after umbilical hernia repair. What is this? Is this normal?

January 30, 2023
Asked By:Sunshine210 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania

I had my umbilical hernia repaired at the end of July. Recently, my belly button becomes very itchy and when I use a Kleenx to dab it, it has discharge that smells. What is this? Is this normal?

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