I have seen posts with sane questions from other women and doctors giving different answers. I have seen people claim it can't be resolved with exercise but can just resolve itself which I don't understand. I don't know what it is but this strange dent above my belly appeared in matter of weeks while I was losing 7 lbs... not a lot.
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I am sorry to hear that you have been having such a difficult time. Diastasis recti (separation of the "six-pack" rectus abdominis muscles) is a common problem for many women, particularly after pregnancy. Patients often experience a bulge between the separated muscles. The diagnosis is ty...
Thank you for your question and photos. There are many reasons one may make recommendations on treatment options. No online reviewer can diagnose or make treatment recommendations without an examination. Based on the images I believe that there are trade-offs to each option for repair. A ver...
Pain may not be from diastasis recti, as it would be rare for a 4" diastasis and in a male. However, hernias can occur within a diastasis recti. Have you been evaluated for a hernia, which can be causing the pain? Especially from a cough, getting up, and lifting.
