Question 1

i had polyps removed from my sinuses at a very young age of 14. i woke up this morning with severe pain in between my eyebrows. could they come back?

Accepted Answer

Polyps: Yes, polyps frequently recur, but unlikely to be the cause of your sudden, severe facial pain. Please consult your doctor for a full exam

Question 2

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?

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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 3

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, ?

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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 4

had my first colonoscopy at age 46. had 13 polyps 2 were small precancerous ones. second colonoscopy at age 48, 6 polyps found 1 was precancerous. is there any way i can have fap?

Accepted Answer

: The number of polyps is much greater in FAP. The disease can be diagnosed with a blood test. It is imperative that you follow your doctor's advice about repeat colonoscopies.
For info: 
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/familial-adenomatous-polyposis/#:~:text=Familial%20adenomatous%20polyposis%20(FAP)%20is,at%20a%20relatively%20young%20age.

Question 5

is it common to have colon polyps at age 15?

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Not common!: Not common, but can have different types of colon polyps. 
Most common would be juvenile polyp. But cases with family history of familial polyposis will have higher incidence of adenomatous polyps (tubular adenoma).
In addition there are other rare types with various syndromes. 
For more scientific info visit- http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc2657698/.

Question 6

dad had tubular adenoma polyp removed at age 40. heridatry? symptoms of this?

Accepted Answer

Watch bowel habits: A tubular adenoma is benign and not likely hereditary.
Make sure there were no "adenomatous" polyps which are pre-malignant and can be associated with hereditary syndromes.
How did they find this in him- was he bleeding?
40 is young for routine colonoscopy, enless there wee symptoms, findings por family history.
Please provide more detailed history.

Question 7

can you have polyps at age 27? i get heavy mid cycle bleeding and think that might be why.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Polyps are possible at your age.  Bleeding can occur after intercourse or due to infection.  Best to see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 8

i'm a 25 female an just got a colonoscopy. i have a polyp. is this normal for my age? no biopsy results yet.

Accepted Answer

It does happen: Polyps do occur in many folks but most people are not checked for them until older years(recommended age for colonoscopy being 50 years). But as long as the polyps are removed, you should be safe. But why did you have colonoscopy in the first place? 
Your doctor will likely ask you to have repeat colonoscopy in future sometime in the next 3- to 5 years just to be sure that new ones do not develop.

Question 9

my grandma has cancer she is 77 years young she has had polyps in the past and removed or so she thought wow?

Accepted Answer

Does g'ma: Have colon cancer?  Polyps are signals of risk, and sometimes they have cancer in the stalk. One does not age out of risk. Surveillance frequency is altered by polyp # and location. If i understand your question, she still may do very well with treament.

Question 10

had colonoscopy at age 50, they removed non cancerous polyp. i am 51 now, how often should i have a colonoscopy or other related screenings?

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Ask GI: It depends on the type of benign polyp. Usually 1-3 years.

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I had polyps removed from my sinuses at a very young age of 14. i woke up this morning with severe pain in between my eyebrows. could they come back?

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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?

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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, ?

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Had my first colonoscopy at age 46. had 13 polyps 2 were small precancerous ones. second colonoscopy at age 48, 6 polyps found 1 was precancerous. is there any way i can have fap?

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Is it common to have colon polyps at age 15?

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Dad had tubular adenoma polyp removed at age 40. heridatry? symptoms of this?

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Can you have polyps at age 27? i get heavy mid cycle bleeding and think that might be why.

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I'm a 25 female an just got a colonoscopy. i have a polyp. is this normal for my age? no biopsy results yet.

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My grandma has cancer she is 77 years young she has had polyps in the past and removed or so she thought wow?

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Had colonoscopy at age 50, they removed non cancerous polyp. i am 51 now, how often should i have a colonoscopy or other related screenings?

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