Umbilical hernias, appendicitis, gastroenteritis, and peptic ulcers might cause belly button pain. Belly button pain can be diagnosed with imaging scans, as well as blood, stool, and urine tests. Mild ...

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...

An outie belly button is mainly a cosmetic issue and doesn't usually need treatment. Umbilical hernias are a common cause of outie belly buttons and may require surgery if symptomatic. There's no way ...

Thick, brown belly button discharge may happen if you haven't washed your belly button in a while. This discharge is likely caused by skin cells, sweat, dirt, fungi, and bacteria build-up and can be ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...

Just when you thought TikTok couldn’t get any weirder, people are now pouring castor oil into their belly buttons for better digestion, yes, you read that right. This trend has taken social media by ...