Question 1

are all polyps removed during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: During colonoscopy, if suspicious polyps are seen, they are removed. Histology is the only sure way of knowing if it is a benign or adenomatous polyp.

Question 2

is it serious to have 5 polyps removed during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the type of polyps. Be sure to follow up and find out what the pathology report said. Tubular adenoma is a pre-cancerous polyp and would indicate a righer risk for developing colon cancer. Follow up as directed by the doctor.

Question 3

if you had polyps last time you had a colonoscopy does than mean it's expected to continue the same.

Accepted Answer

There are higher odd: Some people are more prone to form polyps. So if you have had the polyps removed before, you are considered higher risk for more polyps and advised to undergo colonoscopy in 5 years, as opposed to 10 years for someone who did not have any polyps in their first colonoscopy.

Question 4

i had a colonoscopy and they removed 5 polyps. what is the average amount that is removed and is 5 a lot?

Accepted Answer

5 is a lot: 5 polyps found at colonoscopy is a lot but not uncommon.  Most important is the type of polyp.  Hyperplastic polyps are not malignant and are not the concern that we associate with adenomatous polyps which can be premalignant.  Most worrisome are adenomatous polyps with atypia which should be aggressively removed.  Many invasive  cancers start as a benign polyp and can be prevented by polypectomy!

Question 5

a polyp 1 cm is average size or is consider big ? can i have the option to be awake and conscious during a colonoscopy?

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Possible: 1 cm is not considered  very small  , current  practice of endoscopic screening , will be picked up much smaller than 1 cm , yes could be done with out sedation , but you will be very uncomfortable , and no reason to suffer , follow the advice of your doctor, a relatively low risk procedure

Question 6

had a total clean colonoscopy at 45, no polyps.  at age 50, now am i still ok, or should i consider another one now. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors?: Unless high risk for polyps, e.g. Family history of cancer, polyps, personal history, generally start screening (eval w/no symptoms or signs) at age 50; sooner if risk factors. Got symptoms, exam sooner.  No polyps, no symptoms, no blood-grossly visible or occult w/testing, likely can go 7-10 years (new recommendations). Annual rectal exam and stool test for blood (x3) good idea. Check with your doc.

Question 7

i had a colonoscopy 8 weeks ago they found a 15 mm pendulated polyp it was removed and tested it came back showing changes is benign is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Should be no problem but continue to follow up with your provider since you are under 50.

Question 8

i had a clean colonoscopy at age 45. no polyps etc. just turned 50 and wondering if i should do it now, or is it ok to wait. thanks in advance, ?

Accepted Answer

OK to wait if...: No symptoms (eg. Bleeding, unexplained weight loss, change in bm's), not in a high risk group (eg. Family history of colon neoplasia, ibd, immunosuppressed). Ask the doc who did your last one if you are in doubt.

Question 9

had a colonoscopy yesterday, removed four polyps,one of which had to be clip,how long dose the clip stay in?also not feeling 100% lot of rectal press.

Accepted Answer

Clip will pass: The clip on the stalk of a polyp will fall off after a few weeks.  It will likely pass without you knowing about it.  The rectal pressure after colonoscopy is due to irritation of the rectal canal from manipulating the colonoscope during the procedure.  It should resolve within a day or two after the procedure.

Question 10

i had a colonoscopy today(my second one within 3 years). my dr removed 2 polyps today, 1 very large the other small. what does this mean? also how can

Accepted Answer

Means  taken care: First you have to wait for biopsy repot , and to make sure polyp did not have cancer cells in it  if you have polyps 3 years ago and again now means you need much  closer follow up than 3 yeas, if some family members also have polyps then you all  need genetic  counseling and testing.

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Had a colonoscopy yesterday, removed four polyps,one of which had to be clip,how long dose the clip stay in?also not feeling 100% lot of rectal press.

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