It’s easy to sail through life, semi-ignoring the fact that you have a belly button. The reality is there’s usually no reason to give it a second thought. But while mentally brushing that body part ...

If the granuloma is not infected, your child’s doctor may suggest that you do a salt treatment at home. Follow these steps: Clean the belly button area with a cotton ball soaked in warm water.

The belly button, or “umbilicus,” is the scar left over after the remains of the umbilical cord fall off after birth. Typically oval or round, it takes many forms. Most people have an “innie ...

An umbilical hernia is a tissue bulge on or near your belly button. They’re most common in babies. WebMD explains what you need to do about this common condition.

Belly button yeast infections often improve within a couple of weeks of starting treatment with a topical antifungal cream, ointment, or powder. However, infections can return if the area isn’t ...

Read on to learn what they are and how to treat belly button pain. Menu. Newsletters Search. Health Conditions. ... Here’s a look at 10 potential causes of belly button pain and treatment options.

Rubbing castor oil in the belly button is not new, but it has gotten a lot of buzz on social media for its supposed benefits. Proponents of the practice, also known as navel pulling, claim that it ...

Abdominal migraines, a type of migraine causing stomach pain instead of headaches, are increasingly seen in children and may ...

The Viral Castor Oil in Belly Button Trend—What a Doctor Wants You to Know Social media users rave about the wellness trend’s ability to debloat and promote digestion. By Ardenis Perez ...

While belly button piercings are a fashionable and pleasing body ... untreated infections may progress to such conditions as abscesses or systemic infections necessitating medical treatment. 2.