What is diastasis recti?
Diastasis recti is the stretching and separation from the left and right side of the rectus abdominis muscle. It can be apparent with straining and may disappear when the abdominal muscles are relaxed. This condition typically occurs in the newborns, pregnant and postpartum women.
How do members experience diastasis recti?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diastasis recti*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for diastasis recti*
Who has diastasis recti on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 4 | |
40s | 9 | |
50s | 8 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 2 | |
Female | 23 |