diastasis in men

[localman]

Does anyone have any experience in male diastasis? Specficially, a bulge running up from the belly button but only when exerting pressure on the stomach muscles (such as when doing sit-ups)? Otherwise the bulge is not present. Also present is an umbilical hernia. Is diastasis another way of explaining hernia? Does this need surgery? This problem relates to one of my students (male, 50yrs old, repeated epdisodes of massive weight gain then weight loss).

[Kodakmint]

I've never heard of that.

[sensei8]

I know that you're trying to get a new perspective and all; I'd do the very same thing if it was me.

I'm no doctor, nor do I even assume that I know much about being a doctor and all, and anything that I might say and/or any advice that I might offer, please take it even lesser than a grain of salt.

Having said that, please consult with a doctor asap.

Good luck!