Dr Anshuman Kaushal MD FACS on Instagram: "Hernia vs diastasis recti. Both cause an abdominal bulge. Both look similar. But they are not the same condition. A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall. It carries a risk of pain, obstruction, and complications. Many hernias need surgical repair. Diastasis recti is a separation of abdominal muscles. Common after pregnancy, obesity, or rapid weight changes. Most cases improve with targeted core rehabilitation. Surgery is rarely the first step. Mista