Question 1

is .7 cm considered a large size for a polyp  on the colon?  if not, what is?

Accepted Answer

No...: Any polyp &gt; 1 cm in size might be considered significant or large.

Question 2

can removing a colon polyp 2-3 cm in size hurt?

Accepted Answer

You'll get Medicated: You'll be anesthetized, whether the polyp is removed through the scope or through a surgical procedure. Most importantly, it needs to come out, be tested, and you be treated effectively based on the results.

Question 3

how much of sigmoid colon is seen on a 35 cm scope?

Accepted Answer

All: The colon on average is about 40cm in length.  The sigmoid colon takes up the latter 10cm. Unless there wa a stricture or mass the surgeon or gastroenterologist should have seen the whole sigmoid colon.

Question 4

flexible sig to 35 cm, would it show most of sigmoid colon?

Accepted Answer

Get a colonscopy: Why was the sigmoidscopy reccomneed. Consider a full colonoscopy if you are concerned about colon cancer,such as having  rectal bleeding, strong family history of colon cancer, etc. Although you are young for a screening colonscopy if you have any alarm features please do not stop at sigmoidscopy instead get a colonscopy.

Question 5

22 cm of left colon removed  after trauma. what effects ?

Accepted Answer

Will improve: Initially you may notice more frequent and looser bowel movements.  This should improve with time especially with a higher fiber diet.  However, you may never return to the number of daily bowel movenments you were having prior to the surgery.  This is due to the left colons primary role of absorbing water as stool moves through the colon.

Question 6

acute diarrhea from removal of colon. after ileostomy to reconnect i have only 15 cm of colon left.

Accepted Answer

DELAY IN ABSORPTION: The function of the colon is to absorb water. Your small intestine will take any where from 6 to 8 weeks to absorb the water and then stools will be semisolid. Once your 15 cm colon is joined to the intestine then it will take about 4 weeks for the 15 cm colon to take over the function and eventually the stools become solid

Question 7

my fathers colon cancer spread to the liver with several lesions on the liver. he now has larger lesions with one measuring  9.6 cm x8.5 cm.  prognosi?

Accepted Answer

Options..: If colon cancer spreads only to the liver, it can still potentially be treated successfully.  There are multiple liver treatment options (surgery, radiofrequency ablation, sbrt, endovascular chemo/y90, etc.).  He should be seen at a cancer center with a large liver surgery/treatment volume.

Question 8

i have a uterine fibroid 6-8 cm that is pressing on my sigmoid colon. it cause me to moan in my sleep in pain and now wet the bed. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal: A 6 - 8 cm fibroid that is pressingon the sigmoid colon causing a woman to moan in her sleep in pain and wetting the bed is a situation, where surgical removal is indicated with the exact approach to be discussed with a gynecologist.

Question 9

i had a ct scan identifying 6.5 x 6.6 x 8 cm intra-abdominal fatty mass indenting my right colon. there is no pain. i have a past history of melanoma and some adenopath. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Colon tumor: Location worrisome differential diagnosis extensive inluding multiple cancers could be lipoma biopsy and removal indicated.

Question 10

i have a large bulge on my right side just below my ribs. it's getting harder. ct scan normal except for a dilated transverse colon 7cm and dilated bile duct 6.8 cm. can't see gastro doc till end of nov. had kyphoplasty 2 wks ago. i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

: Is dilated bile duct 6.8 cm a typo? If it is the correct bile duct size, you should go to ER.

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I had a ct scan identifying 6.5 x 6.6 x 8 cm intra-abdominal fatty mass indenting my right colon. there is no pain. i have a past history of melanoma and some adenopath. what should i do?

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