rob Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 The other day I was messing around with my belly button (I'm an "innie") and I discovered, with great effort, that I could pull it inside-out. When I finally accomplished this, it gave me quite a strange feeling, like I broke something. So, I pushed it back in. It went back in, but slowly. I expected it to pop back in quickly, like a rubber band. But it just kind of deflated. Now it's back to normal, but feels weird. And when I push on it, it makes little squishing/popping motions like it doesn't fit anymore. WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 WTF indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I guess you're not supposed to pull your belly button inside-out. Who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I feel a little sick reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 it's a real problem. I think maybe I tore some of the skin or something? Imagine trying to turn a tulip inside out without tearing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Best do a goggle search on: "Navel Hernia Symptoms in Adults" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Stop monkeying around with your belly button. Seriously, good luck with it Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastBastard Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yeah - what Dane says. I was thinking an umbilical hernia as soon as I read your post. If you were a cow, I'd say just push it back in. But you're not, so I'd go to an MD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think I strained something by laughter from reading this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Slow day at work? You do realize now that when you go to the doctors you will have to tell that story to the triage nurse, a student (maybe even two), a tech, the nurse, and all of those people will go to the doctor laughing about what you did, then the doctor will come and listen already thinking you are a bit of an idiot. But since CC is such a caring community- do let us know how it plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhalteke Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Sounds like a herniated umbilicus. If it went back in, there isn't much to do about it. I wouldn't do it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Couldn't you have left well enough alone and been happy pulling on other parts of your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The other day I was messing around with my belly button (I'm an "innie") and I discovered, with great effort, that I could pull it inside-out. WTF? Exactly, WTF? Sounds like you had a bit too much "cofee", perhaps??? You got the heebee-gee bee itch, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If I try to pull my BB out, with great effort, I'm guessing I'd be pretty shocked at the end results. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 My belly button has never been the same since. =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaidman Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) How did this thread get resurrected? SOMEBODY has TOO much time on their hands. Edited May 17, 2012 by Plaidman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtguide Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ooooo, I HATE when 'nat happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montypiton Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I tried the suggested google search, but only managed a giggle... to quote clinical psychologist Glen Frese: "well what do you expect!?! you're brain-damaged!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Since this has happened, my belly button looks different, too. "Saggy" would be the best way to describe it, like there is too much loose skin inside the belly button, it's hard to describe. Also, it seems prone to some sort of skin irritation / infection now, which makes it itchy and smell bad. I experimented with H2O2 which was neat because of the foaming action but I've actually had better results with a little hand sanitizer and a q-tip -- a good cleaning once a month or so seems to help. I don't think it will really ever be back to normal. I just hope it doesn't get saggier with age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 My guess is that I tore some kind of connective tissue inside the button and so now it's a bit more "free floating." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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