Belly Button Infection

Having LUPUS plus being on prednisone have made me susceptible to any kinds of infection. There was a time when the doctors warned me not to get close to anyone who has colds, fevers and cough. They even advised me to wear mask. But being me, I do not really follow their orders. Anyway, last December, when the husband was home he took notice of my belly button. According to him it is a bit deformed. I told  him I noticed it too but just shrugged my shoulders about it because I thought it’s no biggie. Happens all the time. Yet, the husband told me to consult my doctor. Now I am bothered. So I searched the internet and I realized that belly button infection occurs because :

Causes Of Belly Button Infection

If you want your belly and naval not to get infected, you should know the major causes of belly button infection. Followings are major causes of belly button infection.

* Wearing the jewelery stud of ring around the naval and tattooing your belly.
* Unreasonably touching or rubbing naval.
* Wearing tightened jeans or belt for several hours.
* Carelessness in washing the naval regularly with a great care.
* Piercing of belly skin for decorating the naval.
* Touching and rubbing the belly button with dirty hands.
* Taking bath in polluted waters.

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I am not sure if I have the infection but to be on the safe side I am planning to ask my doctor about it.