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my nephew has a bulge in his abdomin area. Hernia. He has to have surgery. His surgery will be approx. 5 weeks prior to a planned camping trip where we will be hiking for over 100 miles with 50+ lb backpacks. I keep telling him there's no way he can do the camping trip that close to his surgery. Is he kidding himself?
No, it's not advisable to go for camping. There are chances of increase in hernia swilling and chances of obstruction too. High altitude climbing may cause respiratory distress can postpone the surgery.
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Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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Can Someone With Abdominal Hernia Go Hiking?
Hello, No, it s not advisable to go for camping. There are chances of increase in hernia swilling and chances of obstruction too. High altitude climbing may cause respiratory distress can postpone the surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist