Diastis Recti for Male?

I have bulging on both sides of belly button with pain and swelling. I can not bend over without pain and swelling. I can not lay on my side due to pain from rectus ab. sliding down. I wear a wrap designed for diastis recti and that decreases the pain dramatically. I injured my abdomen three years ago at the gym on an ab machine. There was sudden swelling and tightness. I have had 2 cat scans, 2 mri's, colonoscopy, and small bowel follow through. All were neg. Thanks,

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by larrycrawford2 in Colorado Springs

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Sounds like a hernia

Thank you for your question. Yes, men can have rectus diastasis but your symptoms are consistent with abdominal hernia. I recommend that you an experienced board-certified general surgeon sooner rather than later.

Reconstructive Surgery Can Help Painful Abdominal Bulge

Sorry to hear about your symptoms, but the good news is that a reconstructive procedure may alleviate the bulge and the pain. Surgically reducing the bulge and reinforcing the abdominal wall where the bulge occurred will probably eliminate your symptoms. The specific technique is best determined during consultation and physical exam. Bring along copies of your radiographic studies (preferably on a disc), so your surgeon can incorporate this information into his/her recommendations. more

Male diastasis recti

Typical diastasis recti should not cause the symptoms you have. It sounds as though you have looked into this problem somewhat, but probably need a general (abdominal) surgeon to advise and direct you.

Pain and sweeling at belly= herniae and not rectus distasis or both?

Perhaps you got both herniae and rectus diastasis, yes it can be solved both of the problem with a reconstructive surgery and a posterior compressive elastic garment

Need repair

It certainly sounds like you must have torn the rectus fascia 3 years ago. The only choice, outside of wear a support garment, is to repair the injury. This can be done through an abdominoplasty approach. It may be well worth it. I would explore the possibility of insurance coverage. Good luck.