What Could Be Causing The Stomach To Protrude A Lot?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jun 2018

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Thu, 14 Jun 2018 Answered on

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Question : hi, my fiances stomache is very protruding. A little alarming. What could be causing this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible diastasis recti

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

This may indicate a ventral hernia, diastasis recti or a hiatal hernia. These are all benign conditions but if severe it may require surgical treatment.

It would be good for her to do gastroscopy and abdominal wall ultrasound to check these diagnoses that I have mentioned. Till then, she should regulate body mass, and avoid intensive physical activity such as weightlifting.

Wish you good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee