Where is my stomach in my body?

Where is my stomach in my body?

The stomach is located in the upper-left area of the abdomen below the liver and next to the spleen. The stomach is located in the upper-left area of the abdomen below the liver and next to the spleen.

How do you know if something is wrong with your stomach?

Symptoms of upper abdominal problems may include excessive burping, burning in the throat or upper chest, nausea, vomiting, or pain in the upper abdomen. Possible causes include: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): GERD is the main cause of heartburn (a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, usually after eating).

How do you get rid of belly button smell?

Dip your finger or a soft washcloth in a solution of salt water (about a teaspoon of table salt in a cup of warm water) and gently massage the inside of your navel. This should loosen stubborn germs that can cause odor. Then rinse with plain water and pat it dry.

Can I put Vaseline in my belly button?

A clean belly button is important, but a dry one will help keep that moist environment that bacteria loves to grow in at bay. If, for some reason, you do go at your belly button with something sharp, like your nails, apply a little Vaseline jelly to the area to help your wounds heal, says Dr. Kanchanapoomi Levin.

Is the belly button connected to anything?

The belly button is the remnant of where the umbilical cord connected a baby to its mother during pregnancy. The button is where the cord joined the body. The umbilical cord has several key blood vessels that provide nutrients and oxygen to a growing fetus.

Is your belly button connected to your poop?

Yes, you read that right. It is possible for feces or menstrual blood to come out of a belly button. An umbilical fistula, an abnormally developed passageway between the intestines and the umbilicus, can cause fecal matter to leak from the navel.

Can I put peroxide in my belly button?

Use Shower Gel: It may not be good to clean the belly button with soap because the soap is hard in terms of its ingredients. Using a shower gel helps in this case. Using Hydrogen Peroxide: Equal quantities of hydrogen peroxide, water, and baby oil is the remedy to smelly belly button.

How do I clean my belly button after laparoscopy?

To clean the incision:

1. Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.
2. Do not scrub or soak the wound.
3. Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.
4. Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

How do you clean your belly button after a tummy tuck?

The belly button can be cleaned with soap and water or peroxide. You should gently place a wick of clean gauze into the belly button with a Q Tip. This should be repeated daily.

Is my belly button too low after tummy tuck?

The mini tummy tuck has its limitations. If you lower the belly button too much than it will look unnaturally low. This can only be determined during your consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon. Notice the tightening of the excess skin below and above the belly button.

How do I know if my belly button is infected after tummy tuck?

Call your doctor right away if you notice signs of infection in the belly button after a tummy tuck. These signs include: The belly button looks too constricted or too open. Pus or discharge is coming from the naval.

Can I put Neosporin on my belly button after tummy tuck?

On the day after surgery, the umbilical dressing can be removed but if dry and intact, it can remain on until the first post-‐operative office visit. When it is removed, apply Polysporin (Neosporin) ointment to the incision around the umbilicus/belly button. This can be done 2 times per day for 2 days only.

What do you put on a tummy tuck incision?

Incision care

1. If you have strips of tape on your incision, leave the tape on for a week or until it falls off.
2. Wash the area daily with warm, soapy water, and pat it dry.
3. Keep the area clean and dry.
4. You will probably have one or two drain tubes in place to prevent fluid from building up under the skin of your belly.

Does Neosporin help old scars?

Scar Solution silicone scar sheets by Neosporin can significantly improve the appearance of existing scars and help prevent the formation of scars on newly-healed wounds. Using technology used by burn centers and plastic surgeons, and they contain no antibiotics.