Diastasis Recti or Hernia: How to Tell the Difference After Pregnancy

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Diastasis recti is a separation of your abdominal muscles whereas a hernia is a protrusion of an organ.

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If you notice a bulge around your belly button, especially when increasing your abdominal pressure, you may have a postpartum umbilical hernia.

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If the defect is small, you might not have a significant amount of tissue protruding through it.

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– A protruding belly button – Mild pain in your abdomen – Pressure – Bloating – Nausea

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Abdominal hernias are usually soft and squishy, and that’s because the most common thing to protrude from them is the bowel.

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The hernia can cause discomfort when performing things that increase intrabdominal pressure, such as heavy weightlifting, coughing, sneezing, and laughing.

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Treatment depends on the size of the hernia. A small hernia might not require any treatment.

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Diastasis Recti or Hernia: How to Tell the Difference After Pregnancy

Diastasis recti is a separation of your abdominal muscles whereas a hernia is a protrusion of an organ.

If you notice a bulge around your belly button, especially when increasing your abdominal pressure, you may have a postpartum umbilical hernia.

How Do You Know If You Have A Hernia From Pregnancy?

If the defect is small, you might not have a significant amount of tissue protruding through it.

Do You Always Get A Bulge With A Hernia?

– A protruding belly button – Mild pain in your abdomen – Pressure – Bloating – Nausea

What Are The Symptoms Of A Hernia After Pregnancy?

Abdominal hernias are usually soft and squishy, and that’s because the most common thing to protrude from them is the bowel.

What Does A Hernia Feel Like After Pregnancy?

The hernia can cause discomfort when performing things that increase intrabdominal pressure, such as heavy weightlifting, coughing, sneezing, and laughing.

Does A Hernia Hurt All The Time?

Treatment depends on the size of the hernia. A small hernia might not require any treatment.

What Happens If A Hernia Is Left Untreated?

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