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 ...

Poor hygiene, an infection, and navel stones are common causes of a smelly belly button. Keeping your belly button clean or treating the underlying condition can get rid of odor. Showering after ...

As a kid, your belly button was probably the most interesting part of your body. Once you reach adulthood, though, the navel doesn't get as much attention, leaving room for certain health problems to ...

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 ...