I'm 21 yrs old, never pregnant, have umbilical hernia, and bloated. Could I have diastasis recti? (photos)

It is possible you could have abdominal wall laxity. This could translate into the diastasis. There are other possibilities as well. The physical examination would be necessary.

   I would have to examine you to make a determination about what may be best for you.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Wow!  Are you trying to push out your abdomen in that photo or is that your natural appearance?  If it is, I would recommend having a full GI work up first. You may have delayed gastric emptying of intestinal dysmotility causing increased abdominal pressure.

Without an IN PERSON complete examination the over the internet 'guess' - is YES!. But you need to be seen IN PERSON... 

Impossible to tell from photo provided.  Unlikely that you have a significant diastasis (tho not impossible) at age 21, no pregnancies and no history of being overweight.  Your bloating sounds like it may be more related to your bowels than your abdominal muscle configuration.  Bloating like you describe can be related to constipation or gas.  Could be some sort of food intolerance.  Not sure I would jump to surgical correction just yet.

From the photograph it is not possible to tell if you have a diastasis recti since this is in the midline, usually above the umbilicus (belly button).  To make this diagnosis, you really need to be examined.  This would likely be repaired with the abdominoplasty midline plication of the rectus abdomens muscle fascia from the xiphoid (tip of the breast bone) to the umbilicus.  Laparoscopic hernia repair may not necessarily see or look for this.

Just as your umbilical hernia was diagnosed by exam so should a diastasis.  Your surgeon should be able to tell you prior to surgery on examination Dr Corbin