An infected belly button piercing will be swollen and may even cause a fever — here's how to care for your new piercing to avoid infection.

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO A complication with belly button piercings is rejection, or when your body tries to ...

Different types of belly button infections can cause different symptoms, but most skin infections cause redness, tenderness or pain, and swelling. You may also have pus, drainage or discharge, or skin ...

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...