What Causes Pain With Indentations In The Lower Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi,I have been having pain in my lower abdomen and lately I have 2 indents come in that area right above my pelvic.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to Divarication of Recti.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain in the lower abdomen and indentations can be due to weakness of abdominal muscles,particularly Rectus abdominis muscle.
It is diagnosed by Clinical examination and Ultrasound abdomen.
Ultrasound will exclude any pathology in Urinary bladder,Uterus & Ovaries which are present in lower abdomen.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Nothing to worry
Wish you good health
Regards

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