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?
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.