Question 1

i had a uterine polypectomy on the 6/4/13. had first bowel movement after surgery  08/04/13 and experiencing moderate cramping.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Check dates: A uterine polypectomy is a very minor surgery and should not affect your ability to have a bowel movement or cause  constipation. If the dates you listed are correct not having a bowel movement for 2 months is not normal and should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 2

abdominal x-rays, ultrasound bile duct enlarged,mrcp, blood tests, a few days ago a colonoscopy and egd w/polypectomy sessile polyp ascending colon. ulcers/erosions in gastric body. all shows normal. yet still pain mucus&jellylike bowel! overlooking?

Accepted Answer

: If liver function blood tests were normal, with a normal mrcp there's a good chance that the dilated bile ducts are insignificant. Erosive gastritis would not cause large amounts of mucus in stools, but inflammatory bowel disease can. Was there any sign of Crohn's disease in your studies as associated abdominal pain is strongly suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Was the ileum seen clearly?

Question 3

histeroscopic polypectomy or histerectomy, what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Look vs take...: Hysteroscopy is a procedure that looks inside the uterus, without incisions. If a polyp is present, it can be removed with instruments placed thru the hysteroscope - short recovery. A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus (containing the polyp) - with or without the removal of the ovaries thru incisions- longer recovery.

Question 4

is snare polypectomy used for hemmroid surgery?

Accepted Answer

No, but banding is.: Appropriately sized internal hemorrhoids can be treated by rubber band ligation, often in the office without anesthesia.  This is a tried and true treatment for bothersome internal hemorrhoids.  Snare polypectomy is a technique used during colonoscopy to remove larger polypoid growths in the colon.

Question 5

when do you stop bleeding after a polypectomy and ablation?

Accepted Answer

Should stop: Immediately if this was the cause of your bleeding. You may see minor bleeding for up to 10 days but if this was the cause of your bleeding, it should stop promptly. If concerned call your endoscopist promptly and discuss.

Question 6

post uterine polypectomy--i'm still bleeding, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You might commonly experience bleeding after polypectomy, but this should not be more than a regualr period; this might last for 4-6 weeks; however if the bleeding persists longer or is very heavy; then you might have another cause for the bleeding (for example adenomyosis, dysfunctional bleeding etc); you need to discuss it with your gyn.

Question 7

is it normal to still be bleeding after having a hysteroscope, d&c, polypectomy, & some light pain 9 days ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: If you are just spotting like a light period yes, but if it is heavy bleeding and you are having cramping and abdominal pain go to the emergency room for exam immediately.

Question 8

a thank you to all the docs that helped me. i had my polypectomy/ biopsy results today. totally benign! i can get back to living again now. :)?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome: We enjoy working with people like yourself. While it's nice to be thanked, it's even better to know that you have had a good outcome.

Question 9

59f, what are the post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines for a non-dysplastic 24 mm sessile serrated lesion that was removed piecemeal at initial colonoscopy? ive read conflicting information?

Accepted Answer

: I would ask colonoscopist  for advice in people like you who have your family history of colon cancer-if any.

Question 10

my parent had a positive fit/polypectomy 10 yrs ago. he was told he was too old for a follow up colonoscopy until now, when a proper referral was made. he is now in his 80s and really does not want to go through with it. is a fit test an alternative?

Accepted Answer

: Usually colonoscopy is not routine beyond 75 years. However a person who has polypectomy should have colonoscopy 3 years after.
If that is negative then FIT can be done as a alternative  . The FIT is not a substitute in a person who had polyps and younger than age 75. The colonoscopy be done at 3 years following removal of polyp and if it is negative then one more time after two years.And then FIT

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I had a uterine polypectomy on the 6/4/13. had first bowel movement after surgery 08/04/13 and experiencing moderate cramping. is this normal?

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Abdominal x-rays, ultrasound bile duct enlarged,mrcp, blood tests, a few days ago a colonoscopy and egd w/polypectomy sessile polyp ascending colon. ulcers/erosions in gastric body. all shows normal. yet still pain mucus&jellylike bowel! overlooking?

A member asked:

Histeroscopic polypectomy or histerectomy, what's the difference?

A member asked:

Is snare polypectomy used for hemmroid surgery?

A member asked:

When do you stop bleeding after a polypectomy and ablation?

A member asked:

Post uterine polypectomy--i'm still bleeding, what should i do?

A member asked:

Is it normal to still be bleeding after having a hysteroscope, d&c, polypectomy, & some light pain 9 days ago?

A member asked:

A thank you to all the docs that helped me. i had my polypectomy/ biopsy results today. totally benign! i can get back to living again now. :)?

A member asked:

59f, what are the post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines for a non-dysplastic 24 mm sessile serrated lesion that was removed piecemeal at initial colonoscopy? ive read conflicting information?

A member asked:

My parent had a positive fit/polypectomy 10 yrs ago. he was told he was too old for a follow up colonoscopy until now, when a proper referral was made. he is now in his 80s and really does not want to go through with it. is a fit test an alternative?

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