Question 1

is it safe to travel with a hernia?

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Be Aware of  Risks: Patients must be aware of the risks that go along with not having hernias surgically repaired. These include an increase in pain and the size of the hernia. More importantly, if the intestine becomes trapped in the hernia pouch, obstruction may occur with sudden pain and vomiting. This requires an immediate operation with a possible resection of the involved intestine.

Question 2

is it safe to travel and with a large abdominal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many factors to consider. Is the hernia painful or causing problems? Does the hernia contain intestines? Are you traveling where there is proper medical and surgical care available if an emergency develops? Has the hernia been present a long time? Will you be doing strenuous activities? Best to ask your doctor before planning a trip.

Question 3

how safe is hernia mesh?

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Very safe when used: Mesh should be very safe if used properly and in situations that it is called for.  The concern is the immune status and infection conditions of the person in whom the mesh is inserted.

Question 4

is sex safe with mild hernia?

Accepted Answer

As tolerated: Your activity level should be limited by how the hernia feels. If it doesn't hurt, press on. If it does, ease up. See a general surgeon with experience in hernia repair for an exam to be sure.

Question 5

is it safe to have children after having hernias removed?

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Usually safe: because pregnancy causes a very gradual increase in stress to the hernia repair site.  You should consult with your OB/GYN just to make sure.

Question 6

i had a hernia in my bellybutton and i had it operated on 4 years ago. is it safe to have my bellybutton done sometime this year?

Accepted Answer

Done with what?: Not sure what you mean by having you're belly button "done". If your referring to a piercing, it should be fine. If you're referring to something else, please clarify. Hope this helps!

Question 7

is sex safe with an umbilical hernia?

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Hernia activity: Activities with a hernia should be limited by discomfort.  If you experience pain at the site of a hernia, it would be prudent to discontinue whatever activity you are doing.

Question 8

is mesh safe decades after hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Usually: The safety of mesh has to do with the specific material used and what it was placed next to.  Some materials thought to be excellent 30 years ago have fallen out of favor.  They can create serious adhesions to adjacent structures such as the intestine, leading to bowel obstructions years later.  On the other hand, if it hasn't caused problems after 20+ years, the odds are in your favor.

Question 9

is flying safe with small fat containing umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

: The pressurized cabin of your regular commercial aircraft re-creates the same environment you have at ground level. I would not consider the cited defect any reason not to fly in that setting.

Question 10

is it safe during a hysterectomy to have a hernia repaired?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It depends on a number of factors such as the technique of hysterectomy and hernia repair, a d the location of the hernia. In general, it would typically be best to have a multidisciplinary approach, with the gynecologist performing the hysterectomy and a general surgeon repairing the hernia. We repair hernias in conjunction with other procedures often. Check with your doctors to be sure.

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