Figure Inflammation of the navel: stages of inflammation (middle) and possible causes (A - F)
Inflammation of the belly button - Omphalitis
Umbilical ring - Umbilical annulus
Middle umbilical fold - Plica umbilicalis mediana
Redness of the navel
Swelling and overheat
Discharge of purulent or bloody secretions
Causes a Inflammation of the belly button: A. - infection of the small remnant of the umbilical cord (Period - birth up to four weeks) B. - Navel piercing - possible entry points for bacteria C. - Chronic skin diseases like psoriasis inversa (a form of psoriasis) D. - Contact allergies - z. B. Nickel allergy (Pants buttons, piercing) E. - Pregnancy - Tension of the abdominal wall Growth and Child Movements F. - After a laparoscopy (Laparoscopy) - possible settling of bacteria
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