Why are belly buttons stinky?

A look at belly button smell, a common complaint with a variety of causes. Included is detail on why the belly button is susceptible to smelling. read more

Bacteria get in navels and eat the dirt and sweat that’s in there. The bad smell is the bacteria’s waste products. Yep, it’s bacteria pee and poop. You can solve this problem by washing out your navel thoroughly every day with soap on a washcloth and warm water. read more

Belly Button Smells: Causes and Treatments Any smell or discharge coming from the belly button can be due to an infection. The most common causes of infection in the belly button are due to piercings, fungal infections, yeast infections and obesity. read more

In case, the smelly belly button is caused by unclean navel cavity, which is the most common reason, you can clean the small, hard to reach area of the navel by means of q-tips or cotton swabs dipped in rubbing alcohol. read more

Causes and What to Do From a health point of view, when a belly button smells like poop, fish or cheese or generally produces a foul smell, it could be a medical concern. Foul discharge from the navel can mean an infection or a disease. read more

This can cause belly button discharge and an unpleasant smell. Following are some of the causes that may be responsible for this condition: Bacterial Infections - Unclean, unwashed belly buttons can be extremely susceptive to bacterial infections. A belly button excreting smelly pus-like substance is most often associated with a bacterial infection. read more