I have chronic upper left quadrant pain since my first child in 2019. Had my second child in late 2024. CT scan results said no hernias and nothing about diastasis recti. Do I have a ventral or umbilical hernia based on these photos, or just a diastasis that needs repair?
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This can be a complex case and every patient is different! This would be a great question to ask one on one with your surgeon to get an accurate answer for your specific needs.
Dear RrueNew,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You can get hernia repair and diastasis recti repair without skin removal. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more...