Can belly button poop be dug out

Picking the belly button with hands has become a habit for many people. Although the smell and substances in the belly button look very disgusting, people still feel curious about some special substances in the belly button. Belly button odor is usually a result of long-term accumulation, so the odor is very unpleasant compared to other substances. In the minds of the older generation, the belly button cannot be dug. From a medical point of view, can the belly button be dug?

Can I wash my belly button?

Many people like to pick their belly buttons with their hands when they sleep. Do you have this habit? Do you sometimes find navel feces in your belly button when you take a bath? Just like boogers and eye mucus, when we see such dirty things, we always want to clean them up as soon as possible. And sometimes it's fun to play with this thing, but is it really necessary to dig out the navel feces?

What is umbilical feces?

When a person is born, the belly button has completed its mission. The fetus is connected to the lifting plate through the front end of the belly button and absorbs nutrients from it. These things are no longer needed once a person is born. That is, the belly button (except for the outward bulge) is just a small depression in the fold. However, dirt can easily accumulate in these small pits in the skin folds. In this small area, the black stuff containing dirt forms umbilical cord feces.

Don’t go too far when picking out umbilical cord feces. Is it okay to pick out umbilical cord feces?

Many people have heard the warning when they were young that picking their belly buttons will cause stomach pain, right? Because picking the belly button can easily hurt the skin and may cause inflammation. Once the condition worsens, it may turn into suppuration, and bacteria may invade important blood vessels in the abdominal cavity. As for scratching it with your fingernails, it should be absolutely avoided. There is no harm in not cleaning the umbilical cord stool specifically.

How to safely remove umbilical cord feces

The belly button is a place where dirt and filth accumulate. A little dirt inside can maintain the normal temperature of the belly button. Otherwise, if it is too clean, the heat will dissipate quickly and the gastrointestinal function will be damaged. It can be said that umbilical cord feces are a representative of clean emissions.

But if there is really too much and you really want to remove it, it is best to wet it with a drop of olive oil, and then wipe it gently with a cotton swab after a while. You can also take a hot shower and rub gently, but don't be too clean, otherwise you will get stomach upset. If your baby has belly button stool, you can apply sesame oil on the belly button to soften the black substance on the belly button, then apply baby soap, wash it with clean water, and wipe off the moisture with a cotton swab. Do not wash it hard or pick it to prevent infection. It can be washed clean in two or three times.

The best way is to apply a little cooking oil or baby oil to the navel before taking a bath, and then use some soap to bring them out when flushing, so that they are clean.