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Treatment of Abdominal Rectus Muscle Diastasis

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Best hospitals and doctors for abdominal rectus muscle diastasis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for diastasis recti
1252
Endoscopic muscle repair in abdominal rectus muscle diastasis
6081.8
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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ISAR Hospital Munich
ISAR Hospital Munich
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The ISAR Hospital Munich first opened its doors to patients in March 2008 and took a leading position among the top medical facilities in the city of Munich in a short time. The hospital embodies a progressive concept of international medical care: diagnostics and treatment are carried out using the latest medical advances, whil
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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The University Hospital Leipzig enjoys high prestige in the European medical arena and is considered one of the best medical complexes in Germany. The hospital operates on the basis of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Leipzig, so it not only provides effective treatment in almost all areas of modern medicine but also
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The ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and, since the
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The ATOS Clinic Heidelberg is a reputable medical complex with high standards of patient care. The clinic was founded in 1991. Since then, it has taken a leading position in the European medical arena in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and many other pathologies. The clinic has a highly professional team
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The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
The Asklepios Hospital Altona Hamburg positions itself as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg, which makes it possible to offer patients the very latest diagnostic and treatment methods. The hospital was founded in 1971. Today, it has preserve
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
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About the disease

Abdominal rectus muscle diastasis (abdominal separation) is the medical term for a tummy pooch. It can develop if the space between the lower abdominal muscles widens, causing the lower abdomen to visibly stick out. Women over the age of 35 are more likely to have a tummy pooch, because muscles become softer and less resistant to pressure with age and a lot of women have had a baby by then. It is less common in men, but it can still occur. For instance, bad posture during weightlifting and body strength exercising.

According to  Healthline, abdominal rectus muscle diastasis is most common among pregnant women. Statistics show that approximately 35% of all pregnant women experience abdominal separation. This can be explained by the pressure that the foetus puts on the abdominal muscles, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy. Women who are carrying two or more babies or who have had multiple pregnancies are more likely to develop abdominal separation because of the increased pressure on the abdomen. It is important for all pregnant women to exercise these muscles prior to the birth. It will assist the delivery and should help to avoid abdominal separation. Sometimes, newborn babies are born with widened abdominal muscles, but these usually flatten out on their own after a while.

Symptoms

  • A large belly
  • Inability to tighten the abdominal muscles properly
  • Lower back pain, in some cases
  • Constipation, in some cases
  • Restricted bowel muscles, in some cases

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will measure the patient’s abdomen, to determine the extent of abdominal separation.
  • The doctor may ask the patient to do special exercises, to see how the abdominal muscles tighten and support the lower belly area.
  • An ultrasound can be useful when examining the position of the abdominal muscles. It can also be helpful in determining whether the patient’s internal organs have been affected. For pregnant women, an ultrasound is a common and recommended procedure, so this test can be done during the regular check-up.

Treatment

  • In mild cases of abdominal rectus muscle diastasis, doctors usually recommend physical therapy that aims to restore abdominal muscle strength. These exercises need to be done on a regular basis to have the desired effect.
  • The patient may also be advised to wear a special belly splint that supports the abdominal muscles. Many pregnant women are advised to wear this splint during the last weeks of their pregnancy.
  • Surgery, which can be either open or minimally invasive, aims to tuck the widened muscles back into the right position.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed