What just came out of my belly button?

Dirt, bacteria, fungus, and germs can get trapped inside your belly button and start to multiply, which can cause an infection. If you develop a belly button infection, you might notice white, yellow, brown, or bloody discharge seeping out of it. That discharge might also have an unpleasant smell.

Why was there hair in my belly button?

What exactly is belly button lint? According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal, research in 2002 concluded that belly button lint is a combination of body hair, skin cells, and clothing fibers.

Can your guts come out your belly button?

Yes, you read that right. It is possible for feces or menstrual blood to come out of a belly button. An umbilical fistula, an abnormally developed passageway between the intestines and the umbilicus, can cause fecal matter to leak from the navel.

Why do belly buttons smell like poop?

Areas of the body, including the armpits or feet, are more likely to become moist with sweat and smell. This is because bacteria break down the sweat and create a waste product that has a strong odor. If the belly button has trapped dead skin and sweat, it is likely to smell sweaty.

Why do I have hair in my belly button?

I noticed that I had some hair in my belly button and that it was attached to something hard, so I pulled on in and it was a small white ball sort of thing that almost seemed to have the hair growing out of it. However, the hair seemed to be exactly the same as the hair on my stomach. What could this be?

What did come out of my belly button?

Do I have an infection or was that something I shouldn’t have messed with. It wasn’t painful or anything. Sounds like a bit of old dried out skin that hasn’t fallen off. Belly buttons are notorious for collecting bits of old skin, sweat, muck and grunge.

What do you call a hard lump in your belly button?

You can also call it an umbolith. These growths can take over the entire navel and lead to infections and other problems. They’re rare, but if you notice a new, hard mass in your belly button, see your doctor. A red, pimple -like lump in or near your belly button could be an epidermoid cyst.

What causes hard brown substance to come out of belly button?

It is a combination of dirt, bacteria, and sebum (skin oil). It is caused by not cleaning the belly button regularly. Hi the same thing has happened here – I was picking at my belly button after discovering some hard brown scab like substance coming out. Does anyone have a scientific or medical explanation of what this substance is? Thanks!