“Blood and pus from belly button? ”
Hi, I'm a 43 year old male. I had an abdominoplasty about 15 years ago. The problem is even after all this time I'm still getting fluid accumulations in the area a few times a year. And then my "new" belly button will leak blood and pus for a few days. It's not terribly painful, more uncomfortable. Disconcerting though. Is this a big deal?
Male | 43 years old
Complaint duration: 15 years
Medications: None
Conditions: smoker
4 Answers
You need a CT scan of abdomen and pelvis. This is a bad sign.
It can be potentially a problem. I will recommend you see a plastic surgeon for evaluation.
Hello,
Well, it's your bellybutton, so it sure is bothersome at least. The most likely explanation is that you have a foreign body granuloma in the base of your bellybutton related to the previous surgery. The only way to stop/end this situation is to have the granuloma removed. This is usually a simple office procedure done with a local anesthetic. The surgeon who did your procedure can do this, as can any general surgeon.
Well, it's your bellybutton, so it sure is bothersome at least. The most likely explanation is that you have a foreign body granuloma in the base of your bellybutton related to the previous surgery. The only way to stop/end this situation is to have the granuloma removed. This is usually a simple office procedure done with a local anesthetic. The surgeon who did your procedure can do this, as can any general surgeon.
I would recommend evaluation by a surgeon during one of these "flares". It is possible that you are having a reaction to suture material or another foreign body that was placed at the time of your initial surgery.
