I have an umbilical hernia. I am 60 years old. I am thinking of taking a flight of about 2 1/2 hours. Is it safe?

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I am 60 years old. I have had the hernia for 6-7years I have no pain with it but it has gotten a lot bigger an protrudes a lot more ,

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Please have your hernia examined by an experienced Board Certified Surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns.All The Best !

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Hernia repair, in particular larger one, is usually in domain of general surgery. A consultation with general surgeon would help to evaluate your current condition, discuss options of treatment and risks involved if condition is not treated. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear umhernia,
Your flight should have no effect on your hernia. If you decide to get it removed, then I suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon and get an examination. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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I have an umbilical hernia. I am 60 years old. I am thinking of taking a flight of about 2 1/2 hours. Is it safe?

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