- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
I found out I was HIV positive 10 years ago from a blood transfusion and have been on ART since then with an undetectable viral load. Now I've been diagnosed with a left hernia that's causing really bad pain. How do I go about getting surgery for this? Are there any special precautions I should take because of my HIV status?
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You can safely undergo hernia surgery with HIV if your viral load is undetectable.Inform your surgeon and anesthetist so they can take standard precautions.Healing is generally good with ART control.
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Consult a General Surgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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