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Is Long Journey Advisable When Diagnosed With Diverticulitis?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Jul 2016
Question: I have had a terrible bout of diverticulitis 2 mo ago still having complicatios
I also have a hernia due to c section 28 yrs ago. If I am taking a trip to st XXXXXXX
1 hr by plane or driving 8 hrs from atl which one is easier on the conditions I have
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
1 hour by plane!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

Going by plane would be better. I will highly recommend this. You should not take the long journey of 8hours.

I wish you a safe journey and an enjoyable stay. Keep me updated and feel free to request for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Is Long Journey Advisable When Diagnosed With Diverticulitis?

Brief Answer: 1 hour by plane! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. Going by plane would be better. I will highly recommend this. You should not take the long journey of 8hours. I wish you a safe journey and an enjoyable stay. Keep me updated and feel free to request for more information and clarifications if need be.