Navel changes to diet and exercise, unexpected change in shape may be the result of ascites. In addition to change in shape being a possible side effect from ascites and umbilical hernias, the navel can be involved in umbilical sinus or fistula, which in rare cases can lead to menstrual or fecal discharge from the navel. Menstrual discharge from the umbilicus is a rare disorder associated with umbilical endometriosis. To minimize scarring, the navel is a recommended site of incision for various surgeries, including transgastric appendicectomy, gall bladder surgery, and the umbilicoplasty procedure itself. Abdominal thrusts is a first aid method
Navel displacement Navel displacement Navel displacement is a purported condition in Yogic beliefs when the navel centre is thought to shift. Determining whether the navel is displaced is done by the following procedure: Navel displacement is said to be caused by lifting heavy weights, routine hard work, sexual activity and sometimes skipping meals. Constipation, gastric troubles, lack of appetite and stomach ache are among the many purported symptoms of navel displacement. Diagnosis of such a condition is common in some parts of North India. The diagnosis is made by villager healers, who recite mantras, tie roots to the afflicted body, or draw