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Re: What is the rectus abdominus?From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 09 Mar 1999 08:49:25 -0500
>At Mon, 8 Mar 1999, Margarita wrote: >> >>What is the rectus abdominus and how do I know if I have torn it? I have >>had this horrible pain in my abdomen (just to the right of my navel) and >>it usually acts up when I am walking or doing something for a long >>period of time. It felt as if I were stretching something in that area. >>My dr thought that it may have been my kidneys swelling up and pushing >>against other organs, but that has been ruled out. >>Can anyone tell if it is possible I tore my rectus abdominus and what >>causes this? Thanks. >> >>Margie > >There are 2 rectus muscles, running parellel to one another down the >front of the abdominal wall, on each side of the belly button, from the >bottom of the rib cage to the pubic bone. Those fortunate enough to >have "washboard abs", simply have well developed rectus muscles. I >would be sure that I didn't have a hernia if your pain has persisted for >more than a week or two, or if the pain does not respond at least a >little to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. > >-- >William D. McIntosh, MD >Clarksville, TN > Margie- Lie on your back and lift your head and shoulders off the floor like you are going to do a sit-up. If your muscle has separated there should be a "lump" rising under your navel-area. The area would also be tender to the touch. My muscle separated with 3 out of 4 pregnancies and caused no problem other than discomfort. No probs pushing and no problems after the baby was born. Karen
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