Question 1

what is polypectomy    ?

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Removal: Its a term for removing polyps, usually in the colon but whenever and wherever a polyp is removed.

Question 2

how long does it take to heal after polypectomy?

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Depends: It depends on many factors including complications like sedative adverse effect, wall injury, bleeding  and infection. The comlications depends on size and type of polyp. Without complication it is usually two weeks.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: polypectomy?

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Abnormal growth : It is an abnormal growth in the lining of the intestine that can lead to malignancy. It us usually silent until it becomes big enough to cause symtoms . The small polyps can easily be removed but becomes more difficult as it becomes larger.

Question 4

histeroscopic polypectomy or histerectomy, what's the difference?

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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 5

is snare polypectomy used for hemmroid surgery?

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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 6

how much bleeding is normal after polypectomy?

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Spotting: Of a drop or two is not unusual. Anything more than that or passage of clots of old blood is concerning enough to report this promptly to your colonoscopist.

Question 7

can i exercise 6 days after hysteroscopy polypectomy?

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Yes: Start with mild exercise such as walking. If the activity induces bleeding, slow down or stop.

Question 8

what is the difference between hysteroscopy and polypectomy?

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Yes: A diagnostic hysteroscopy is done inspect the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access through the cervix and can be done without anesthesia. An operative hysteroscopy is done when there is need to remove uterine polyps, fibroids or other masses and is done under general anesthesia.

Question 9

histeroscopic polypectomy or histerectomy, what's the diffreence?

Accepted Answer

Hysteroscopy: Hysteroscopy uses a small camera inserted through he vagina into the uterus to allow visualization of the lining. A scraping of the lining can then be done to remove it and any small lesions arising from it. A hysterectomy removes the uterus +/- ovaries and tubes. Sometimes a hysteroscopy can lead a physician to recommend hysterectomy. Talk to your GYN about what is best for you.

Question 10

i box 3x a week. when can i resume boxing after hysteroscopic guided- polypectomy ? thanks .

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That depends: On the specifics of your case, makes sure to ask your doctor that question, and request it be written down in your after procedure care instructions. Good luck and have speedy recovery! Find a book you've been dying to read or another project to occupy your mind state until you can get back in the ring.

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