"What Could Be the Reason for Discharge from a Womans Belly Button?"

The main reasons for female navel discharge are: urachal fistula, sebaceous cyst, and umbilicitis. Among them, the most common is umbilicitis, which refers to inflammation of the navel. It is generally related to a lack of attention to navel hygiene and picking the navel with hands. In addition, urachal fistula and sebaceous cyst are also common factors that induce navel discharge. Patients usually cannot judge themselves, so it is recommended to seek medical attention as early as possible for diagnosis and treatment.

Female navel discharge is generally caused by the following three conditions:

1. Urachal fistula: It occurs due to incomplete closure of the ureter during embryonic development, resulting in periodic urine leakage from the navel. This is a congenital disease, which can be excluded if it did not occur during childhood.

2. Sebaceous cyst: It is a cyst caused by the blockage of sebaceous glands due to the accumulation of subcutaneous oil. It usually occurs in areas with excessive oil secretion in adolescents, such as the head, face, and back. Many people also experience it in the navel and chest area. If it is not inflamed, it is generally indistinguishable from ordinary pimples. When it becomes inflamed, it usually starts with foul-smelling fluid and gradually increases in size, requiring surgical removal.

3. The most common condition is umbilicitis, which refers to inflammation of the navel. This is caused by a lack of attention to local hygiene of the navel and frequent picking of the navel with hands. If you suffer from umbilicitis, avoid contact with water and keep the navel area dry. Daily disinfection with iodophor will generally improve the condition over time.