Never pregnant - can I have diastasis recti?

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I am 5’1”, 145 lbs, belly 37” circumference. 2yrs ago playing soccer I felt odd pressure not necessarily painful but uncomfortable pressure from within on left side of pelvic/groin area. (Area covered by regular panties) I feel it when trying to push something with legs, stabilizing myself while walking/climbing on slippery/unstable surfaces. worried bc now sometimes even walking I feel it, at a lesser degree. Feels what I think a hernia coming out might feel like but nothing protruding.

Vincent Gardner, MD · Answer

Hi 22Questions, 
I agree with your assessment. Again, without seeing you doing a good history and physical exam it is hard to give you a lot of useful information....but the area that you are describing is more consistent with a hernia (inguinal or femoral). This "odd pressure" you feel may be a weakness in the abdominal wall and not a true hernia but over time could eventually become a hernia. Or it could be a pulled muscle, or ovarian pain, or.......Having said all that I recommend evaluation by a general surgeon who can assess your concerns. What you are describing is not a DR, which would be located in the middle of your abdomen and also very unlikely since you have never had children. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Andrew Ray, DO · Answer

Hello, back pain is a common symptom of core muscle instability. That instability can be caused by diastasis recti. Repairing the diastasis and giving you back core stability can significantly improve back pain. As a side note I do not believe the CO2 infiltration from the hysterectomy would have been sufficient to reverse your physical therapy results.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question.

I suggest discussing with your doctor about a possible femoral hernia and a referral to a general surgeon or an ultrasound scan .

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.

Diastasis recti is separation of your abdominal muscles. From what you notated and asked above, I am not sure that the concern is of your abdominal muscles.

I recommend that you follow up with your medical provider.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Yes, diastasis can be caused from many things.  Pregnancy is one of the more commonly known reasons.  Weight gain and trauma can be another.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your primary care physician.  Tests can be ordered to rule out potential hernias.

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