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Hello, It Has Been 14 Months Since My First Delivery
Question: Hello, It has been 14 months since my first delivery through C Section. My lower abdomen is still bulged and I feel my stomach has been hard since my Csection operation. And I have even heard about a condition called as diastasis recti. Not sure what the condition yes and how I can reduce the bulge and get rid of the hardness i feel in my abdomen
Brief Answer:
You can use the support.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concern fully.
As per your description these symptoms could be due to hernia( it could be due to weakness of muscle due to c section).
In these cases you have to do some abdominal exercises and give support to reduce the swelling.
Are you having any other symptoms along with it like pain etc.
You can share the pictures also if you are comfortable.
Hope to hear from you soon, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
You can use the support.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concern fully.
As per your description these symptoms could be due to hernia( it could be due to weakness of muscle due to c section).
In these cases you have to do some abdominal exercises and give support to reduce the swelling.
Are you having any other symptoms along with it like pain etc.
You can share the pictures also if you are comfortable.
Hope to hear from you soon, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
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