Belly button discharge can indicate a cyst or an infection. Factors such as a recent belly button piercing, recent surgery, and having diabetes may increase this risk of discharge due to infection.

So, you’ve decided to get a tummy tuck. But you still have some questions about the procedure — including about what happens to your belly button after a tummy tuck. Many people wonder this exact ...

Sometimes people find a fuzzy little ball of fibers in their navel. Some refer to this as belly button lint, while others call it belly button fluff, navel lint, or navel fluff. In a 2012 study at ...

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I've got a belly button issue. I used to have an "inny," now I have an "outy." My gut has gone from flabby to hard like a melon. What gives? —Navel Cadet As you grow older, your belly button gradually ...

Belly button lint is a fact of life for anyone with an “innie,” or concave navel. Regular bathing will usually keep your navel free from lint or other dirt and grime. In very rare cases, dirt, oil, ...

Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.