“Is it safe to go for hernia surgery if I have colitis?”
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 4 years ago and have been undergoing treatment. I have recently been diagnosed with hernia issues and my doctor is recommending surgery to correct it... Is it safe to undergo the surgery despite my colitis?
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If your colitis is under control with (or without) medications and your surgeon is aware of all medications that you are currently taking, your ulcerative colitis diagnosis should not interfere with your hernia surgery. If, however, your colitis remains symptomatic or not well-controlled on medications, it may be beneficial to address this before proceeding with the hernia repair. It is important to make your IBD specialist aware that you are going to be having surgery as well. Best of luck! Michelle M Olson, MD, MACM Vice President of Graduate Medical Education and DIO Methodist Health System Dallas o: 214-947-2356 c: 570-394-3588
Yes, unless you are having a flair and you need to be careful with post op narcotics.
Yes, it is safe to undergo hernia surgery.
