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

Thank you for your question.  Yes, generally most policies do consider hernias a medically necessary procedure so you should get coverage or reimbursement. If you have diastasis recti as well, I highly recommend you treat both conditions together to prevent hernia reoccurrence and the use of ...

Dear tficklin,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, ...

Hi there.  Diastasis recti will not heal by itself.  Unfortunately no amount of working out will fix the issue. It would require surgery to repair those muscles. Best of luck to you!

The short answer is- you're wasting your time. The gold standard to correcting a diastasis recti is a muscle plication. This is performed with permanent sutures, and corrected with a minimum of two layers in my practice. The results are immediate, and permanent. Best, Dr. Satey.

Dear elphers123,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong.  In case of ventral hernia you will have a defect of abdominal wall which will allow underlying structures to protrude through that defect. CT scan should be able t...

For insurance to cover a surgical problem it must be a functional one. In your case, you may have diastasis recti, but your symptoms are due to intra-abdominal weight gain, which will not be changed by tightening you rectus muscles. If you were able to loose the weight that you have gained, then...