Sentences with phrase «internal abdominal pressure»

It is also important to note that while diastasis recti is more common in pregnant women, it is actually related to internal abdominal pressure, which pregnancy increases, but not specifically * caused * by pregnancy.

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The increased blood flow to the intestines seems to increase their motility (movement within the organ) and it is possible that the external abdominal compression affects the internal pressure which can result in improved peristalsis.
(3) On the other hand, it seems possible that the external pressure from the abdominal compression might increase internal pressure (of the stool on the abdominal walls), which, in turn, can facilitate the peristaltic reflex.
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