“Is this a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease?”
Could untreated PID cause my belly button to become infected on the outside? I shower at least once a week never had this issue before (crusty irritated red skin with slightly yellow discharge in the belly button, deep "Minnie"). I am sexually active with one partner, with no protection or birth control, as of Feb 2020. Recently negative for all STI, HIV, etc. No history of STI other than bacterial vaginosis (2016, treated). High-stress period May to Aug 2021 (weight loss 35lbs). The last two cycles were early, first by 3 days, then by 10 days. I'm unvaccinated for Covid, all other inoculations received. No annual flu. shot.
Female | 46 years old
Complaint duration: 2 days (aware of issue)
Medications: Eltroxin 0.15mg/d
Conditions: Hypothyroidism, Thrombocytopenia
2 Answers
Unsure, you need a CT scan of abdomen and pelvis.
No, PID does not cause external belly button infection. See your primary care doctor so that they can help you!
Take care!
Take care!
