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Is diastasis recti an abnormal finding in a 9-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, My question is in regards to my very active nine year-old-son. He is very sporty and fit. Recently, we had him examined by a very young physiotherapist for his posture, who pointed out a mild bulging or ridge forming in our son's abdomen when doing leg lifts or getting into a laying po... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your son's divarication of recti is evident from the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is thought that this condition will resolve in infants and toddlers with improvement in the strength of the midline linea alba. But... Read Full »
Is surgery required to repair diastasis recti?
Query: Hello doctor, I have diastasis recti. Do I need surgery to repair it? I have three children of ages 4 and a half years, 2 years and 7 months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diastasis recti is a medical condition in which the abdominal muscle is separated into right and left halves. This occurs in pregnant women due to the stretching of the abdominal muscle during growth of uterus at the time of pregnancy. The most common cause for ... Read Full »