Illustration inflammation navel

Inflammation of the belly button -
Omphalitis

1. Umbilical ring -
   Umbilical annulus
2. Middle umbilical fold -
   Plica umbilicalis mediana
3. Redness of the navel
4. Swelling and
   overheat
5. 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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