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Abdominal separation is a severe sequela of women after many pregnancies. Surgery is considered a safe and effective solution to both treat the damage and return the separated muscle to its original position.
1. What is abdominoplasty?
Abdominal separation (also known as diastasis) occurs when two large parallel bands of muscle in the middle of the abdomen separate after pregnancy. The muscles will separate spontaneously during pregnancy or an enlarged uterus. But for some women, the muscles are so stretched or damaged that they cannot return to their original state.
This causes a bulge between the two separators of the abdomen. This condition is very common in women who have given birth, especially with multiple births. About two-thirds of pregnant women have this condition. People with split abdominal muscles will experience back pain and make it difficult to lift heavy objects.
Newborns can also have a dilated abdominal muscle but this will go away on its own. In addition, men can get this condition due to yo-yo dieting, sitting up or doing weights the wrong way.
Surgery is an effective treatment for separation of the abdominal muscles. However, this method needs careful consideration and advice from a doctor because it is quite expensive and carries many health risks.
Phụ nữ tách cơ bụng có thể xuất hiện dấu hiệu đau lưng
2. Attention when having abdominal muscle separation surgery
In order for abdominal muscle separation surgery to be effective, the doctor will note to the patient a few things:
Avoid stress
Stress and anxiety are inevitable conditions of people with abdominal muscle separation. However, according to experts, this will make the separation of the abdominal muscles more serious. Ideally, you should keep a comfortable mind, avoid stress.
Moderate exercise
The doctor will advise the patient to limit movement, exercise too hard. Certain exercises such as sit-ups, push-ups, push-ups and planks make abdominal separation worse.
Some exercises are recommended to work on the hands and knees such as: Swimming, yoga
Physiotherapy
Patients who separate the abdominal muscles are guided by some exercises by the physiotherapist while wearing an abdominal brace to protect and heal the abdominal muscles.
Once the connective tissue has healed, some Pilates or other exercises can help you build strength and rely more on your transverse abs (deep core) instead of the outer muscles. However, not all Pilates exercises or strengthening movements are good during pregnancy. Before starting any exercise during or after pregnancy, you should consult your doctor.
Sau khi phẫu thuật tách cơ bụng bạn nên tập luyện với chế độ đều đặn
3. What will the post-surgery recovery be like?
Actual abdominoplasty only takes about three hours. But recovery will take about a year longer. You may need medication or a drainage tube for about two weeks after surgery. The swelling can last for six weeks, so you'll also wear an abdominal bandage during that time.
The doctor will recommend that you eat, drink and live carefully so that the wound heals in about three months. You should refrain from bending or lifting anything improperly. Patients also need regular check-ups for doctors to check and monitor.
When planning a pregnancy, you need to wait at least a year for the body to fully recover and the muscles to return to the way they were.
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References: webmd.com, healthline.com
