Hello Community!

I noticed about five days ago that I'm having pain in the inner right side of my belly button and then today noticed a slight discharge inside. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm seven months post-op. I'm concerned I might have an ulcer.

Thanks!

I have never heard of this but I found this on health grades.com. It says “recent” surgery I’m not sure that yours would be considered recent but may be worth a call to ask your team just in case. Either way pain and discharge usually indicate something is going on so I would see a doctor

Surgery

Abdominal surgeries may pose a risk for potential infection near or in the belly button. These surgeries include umbilical hernia repair or laparoscopic surgery that involves incisions near the belly button.

If you had recent abdominal surgery and notice liquid or pus draining from your belly button, it may be a sign of an internal infection. Contact your doctor right away to receive prompt treatment

Edited November 1, 20223 yr by ShoppGirl

I would reach out to your surgeon, just to be safe.

When I was much bigger, my belly button would almost get what seemed like a yeast infection. Not to the point of medical attention or meds. But it would get red an irritated and have like a discharge or something. That is the best I can explain it. I would make sure it was extra dry after showers and lay while basically holding it open and allow it to completely air dry and it would go away in a day or 2.