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A member asked:

My daughter said that during the process of my brain tumor removal i had epileptic symptoms. can i air travel now?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Talk to MD: Once the brian has been irritated by surgery, or the presence of a brain tumor, it can be at increased risk of a seizure, this is usually controlled by medication. Talk to your surgeon and get their opinion on when it is safe to fly again.

Dr Hebb agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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