Is Travelling Safe When Diagnosed With Kidney Stone?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: I had pain in lower left side last night. I went to urgent care where they sent me to the hospital for a cat scan on stomach area.the results showed a kidney stone 5-6 mm at the left uterovesical junction. I have no pain today. I am supposed to take a 6 hour flight Friday AM. I was prescribed flow XXXXXXX and hydrocone. I cannot see a urologist before I leave. Is it safe to fly?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A kidney stone 5-6 mm is not contraindication to fly

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

A kidney stone 5-6 mm is not contraindication to fly. If this was the only cause diagnosed for your pain, then you can safely fly.

Thanks!

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