You’ll inhale, exhale, and just like that, you have a belly button piercing!” “You can use cotton swabs or gauze to gently apply the saline or antiseptic solutions,” he says.

An infected belly button piercing causes swelling, pus, fever, chills, and even an upset stomach. If the belly button piercing is infected keep it in and clean the area with antibacterial soap.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Belly button pain might stem from acute (short-lived) issues like constipation or due to serious conditions such as appendicitis. Chronic conditions like Crohn's ...