<human>: Hi, I am having pretty bad pain inside my belly button after having used my pinky to scratch an itch a couple days ago. I have an innie and cannot see inside my bellybutton at all. I know I didn t scratch it with my nail. It just hurts to the touch, feels as though it s bruised around the belly button area. Is it possible to get an infection in your belly button? Or to tear the belly button skin inside or behind it?
<bot>: Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. It is possible to get belly button infected. Kindly take the following measures to overcome the problem: 1. Clean the area twice daily with mild antiseptic like Salon and warm water. 2.  Chat Doctor.  3. Take Tablet. Ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day after food for 3 days. Keep the area clean and hygienic. It should heal by 3 to 5 days. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.