The left upper quadrant (LUQ) is the left upper abdominal region, starting from the chest's middle line to the left side of the ribcage and down to the level of the navel (belly button). Pain in this ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...

It's important not to ignore a belly button infection, which may be easily treated with a course of antibiotics or antifungal medication. Leaving an infection untreated can cause more serious ...

Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.