What is below the belly button

Below the navel is the location of the colon and small intestine. This area is relatively fragile and can easily cause colitis and enteritis. This is related to our diet problems. It is easy to cause colitis if you exercise immediately after a meal, so everyone should correct bad living habits. The belly button is the main source of nutrients for the fetus in the mother's body. The belly button is transformed from the umbilical cord after birth. You should not touch the belly button with your hands, as it can easily cause abdominal pain.

Below the navel is the colon and small intestine, and below is the uterus and bladder

The navel, commonly known as the belly button, is medically called the Shenque point. In essence, it is the scar left after the umbilical cord falls off after the fetus is born. The umbilicus is located on the midline of the abdomen at the level of the anterior superior iliac spine and has a diameter of approximately 1.0 to 2.0 cm. It can usually be a small depression or a small protrusion. The abdominal muscles below the belly button form a depression. The small size of the navel often results in a certain structural weakness and makes it susceptible to umbilical hernia. The belly button is a delicate part, so you should take care to protect it in daily life. Do not expose it to cold or pick it with your hands.

Care methods

1. Pay attention to the hygiene of the navel: In summer, the amount of sweat is large, and the dirt on the body can easily enter the navel and be deposited with sweat. Use warm water and neutral shower gel to scrub the area around the navel and the navel every day to remove dirt and prevent the growth of bacteria. But do not rub it hard to avoid hurting the skin and causing infection.

2. Pay attention to prevent "wind": The area around the navel is the gastrointestinal area, which is easy to get cold, so you should prevent the navel from catching cold. It is best not to wear belly-baring clothes when the weather is cool in the morning and evening, or when the temperature is low on rainy days; do not blow the cool air from fans or air conditioners directly at the navel; when riding a motorcycle or bicycle in belly-baring clothes, do not ride too fast; when sleeping, cover your abdomen with a thin layer or use an umbilical cord protector.

3. Prevent accidental injury to the navel: The area around the navel is exposed and due to the lack of clothing protection, it is often prone to accidental injuries such as burns, abrasions, scratches, etc. Therefore, be careful in your daily life or work.

4. Try not to get tattoos: Ladies who love to look pretty often think that belly-revealing clothes are not eye-catching enough, so they like to get patterns or even permanent tattoos on their belly. However, doing so will cause certain health risks. Because tattoos can interfere with the excretion function of the skin and may cause skin diseases such as eczema and prickly heat; the pigments of tattoos often contain some chemical components that are harmful to the body. If tattoos are done in business premises and tattoo needles are shared, there is a possibility of contracting infectious diseases. So be careful when decorating.