Is it possible to have both a epigastric hernia and diastasis recti?

Question

I have what looks like a small epigastric hernia but, the doctor told be is was Diastasis Recti (through the finger test and lying down test) and that repair was more complicated than a simple hernia. There is no abdominal distention only a small protrusion . I think he is just trying to avoid insurance covering it.

Nicole L. Nemeth, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to have an abdominal wall hernia such as an epigastric hernia along with diastasis recti.  A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall that allows intra-abdominal fat or bowel to protrude, and diastasis recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis (a.k.a. “Six-pack” muscles), both of which can present as a bulge.
In order to best serve you and flatten your abdomen, both should be addressed in some fashion at the time of your abdominoplasty.  
Good luck!

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