I had a c-section three years ago and this wasn't happening before but is now three years later, could this be from weak abdominal muscles or a possible hernia? I also have diastasis recti.
September 18, 2014
Answer: I'm getting this weird bulge in my lower left side of my abdomen when I'm standing. Could this possibly be a hernia? It could be due to either of those things, and it may be worth looking into getting the diastasis as well as this remedied.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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September 18, 2014
Answer: I'm getting this weird bulge in my lower left side of my abdomen when I'm standing. Could this possibly be a hernia? It could be due to either of those things, and it may be worth looking into getting the diastasis as well as this remedied.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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September 18, 2014
Answer: I'm getting this weird bulge in my lower left side of my abdomen when I'm standing. Could this possible be a hernia? Gabby,Diagnosing a hernia is extremely important! This can really only be done by physical exam and is something you should get examined sooner rather than later. When I did general surgery early on in my training, I can't tell you how many people would wait till the bowel became strangulated in their hernia before they came in and by then it was a much bigger operation sometimes with a colostomy formation.However, given the brief history you provided and the photos, its probably rectus diasthasis which is spreading of the abdominal muscles after pregnancy and C-section. I repair such a condition with a standard tummy-tuck operation. Wait till you are done having kids first though.Dr. Daniel BarrettBeverly Hills, CA
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September 18, 2014
Answer: I'm getting this weird bulge in my lower left side of my abdomen when I'm standing. Could this possible be a hernia? Gabby,Diagnosing a hernia is extremely important! This can really only be done by physical exam and is something you should get examined sooner rather than later. When I did general surgery early on in my training, I can't tell you how many people would wait till the bowel became strangulated in their hernia before they came in and by then it was a much bigger operation sometimes with a colostomy formation.However, given the brief history you provided and the photos, its probably rectus diasthasis which is spreading of the abdominal muscles after pregnancy and C-section. I repair such a condition with a standard tummy-tuck operation. Wait till you are done having kids first though.Dr. Daniel BarrettBeverly Hills, CA
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