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Is It Safe To Fly With Gross Ascites?
My father has just had 13l drained due to gross ascities (cirrhosis). He had it before about 3 years ago and it didn t require draining, but the last time he flew he suffered with bad deems, and this last time his ascities was the worst. He now wants to fly again in October on another 4 hour flight. Would you recommend this? He had varices banded also.
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
Hi,
Flying with ascites can expand the fluid in abdomen and cause aggravation of the symptom. I would not advise an air travel for your father specially at his age and past experiences he has confirm the prohibition. Vericosities are aggravated with increased chances of clot formation due to long sitting in air travel so avoid it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Flying with ascites can expand the fluid in abdomen and cause aggravation of the symptom. I would not advise an air travel for your father specially at his age and past experiences he has confirm the prohibition. Vericosities are aggravated with increased chances of clot formation due to long sitting in air travel so avoid it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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