Your belly button is the mark on your body where your umbilical cord was attached before you were born.
The belly button is also a commonly forgotten body part when it comes to washing.
Cleaning the belly button may help to get rid of any smells.
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Hygiene
Belly button odor is commonly brought on by hygiene issues.
Its recommended that both teens and adults shower daily to remove the buildup of dirt and sweat.
Cysts
It is possible to develop acystbehind your belly button.
If this cyst becomes infected, it can lead topain, discharge, and a foul smell.
Aurachal cystis a small sac of tissue that develops in the structure between the bladder and the belly button.
This structure, known as theurachus, connects the bladder to the belly button in a developing fetus.
It normally disappears before the baby is born but remains in some people.
When an opening remains between the bladder and belly button, this is known as a urachal sinus.
Many of us would never know that we still have a urachus unless it becomes infected.
It can also be found inside the body in the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina.
It is estimated that 10% to 30% of piercings become infected.
pop in of Odor
There are different types of body odors that could affect your belly button.
Different types of yeast and bacteria can cause specific smells on the skin.
This will help with getting the right diagnosis and treatment.
If your belly button continues to smell after washing, see your healthcare provider.
Its important to first determine the cause of the smell before going ahead with treatment.
Treatment
Treatment of your belly button will depend on the cause of the smell.
A hygiene issue can be addressed with regular washing.
Promote healing by avoiding tight clothes and keeping the area dry.
Keep in mind that a navel piercing can take up to a year to heal completely.
Summary
When your belly button smells, it is usually because of a hygiene issue or infection.
Possible infections include candidiasis, bacterial infections, or an infected urachal cyst.
A lack of hygiene can be solved by gently washing your belly button every day.
An infection should be diagnosed and treated by your healthcare provider.
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