Question 1

why could my doc not easily remove a 1/2 inch sessile polyp on the sigmoid colon?  what type of doc can do it?

Accepted Answer

Sessile = flat: Sessile polyps are flat, which makes it very difficult (but not impossible) to remove. However, they can usually be biopsied to determine if (pre)cancerous or not. This is where the gastroenterologist comes in handy. Realistically, it comes down to experience as newly minted docs may not have skills of seasoned ones. But in general, gastroenterologist is specialist to go to for colonoscopy.

Question 2

my doc said he couldn't remove a 1/2 inch sessile polyp on my sigmoid colon but said he'll try again at a hospital.  would i repeat the colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If he is going to repeat a colonoscopy to remove the polyp, you will need to repeat the cleanse. Freeing the colon of debris will help the physician be able to identify the polyp, and issues during removal, and will make for a safer procedure. Cleanse should be repeated and make sure to ask your physician for any necessary scripts related to the cleanse. Hope that helps!

Question 3

i had small multiple polyps in my sigmoid colon, and erosion seen at rectum, decending colon. is there a highrisk for cancer, please help?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Risk can depend family history of polyps, cancer, number, size, and cell type of polyps, presence or absence of inflammatory bowel disease. If present, more frequent colonoscopies indicated. Low fat, hi fiber diet, containing low or no fat dairy, lots of fruit, vegs, legumes, whole grains may help. Supplements preventiodon't help as much. Talk to md ifif Aspirin or NSAID prevention is indicated 4u.

Question 4

just had colonoscopy. sigmoid colon: a diminutive adenomatous looking polyp and a hyper plastic polyp. transverse colon: adenomatous polyp. bad? thnx

Accepted Answer

NOT: BAD  GOOD SCREENING and CANCER PREVENTION!! Follow up as suggested by your Gastroenterologist!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 5

2 polyps were taken from me from the rectum and sigmoid colon,
as a result, tubulovillous mild dysplasia i will have cancer in the future according to this result?

Accepted Answer

Cancer? Rectum: The fact you had polyps removed does not mean you are going to have a Cancer in the future. It simply means that you have somewhat increased risk for developing Cancer. Accordingly you need future colon/rectom checks as advised by your doctor.
This is the best way to prevent having a cancer in this part of your body. Good luck

Question 6

my husband had polyps in his rectum and sigmoid colon. they were taken out by using a snare and were biospied showing to be malignant. he then had another rectal exam and biopsy of the cell walls this showed that the it did not spread into the lymph nodes

Accepted Answer

Not sure: What is your question. Lymph node status can only be detected possibly with ct or pet scan and surgical specimen removal, that is, after colon &/or rectal resection.

Question 7

what does this colonoscopy pathology report mean: sigmoid colon polyp: - benign colonic mucosa with lymphoid aggregate without atypical epithelial or stromal proliferations?

Accepted Answer

: It is good and states you have no cancer

Question 8

i had a colonoscopy with a 8mm polyp removal from my sigmoid colon through a lift and hot snare removal. this was 3 days ago. i am due to fly today (2hr flight). i've had some pink/red mucus with my bowel movements since but nothing excessive. safe?

Accepted Answer

: It is expected to have a small amount of bleeding after a polyp removal but this should not worsen with flying. As long as the bleeding remains minimal and it is improving, the 2 hour flight will be fine. If the bleeding worsens at any time, let your GI doctor know. Good luck to you!

Question 9

how can i increase peristalsis in sigmoid colon?

Accepted Answer

: The sigmoid colon is a storage area at the end of the digestive tract. Its only function is water extraction and storage until an emptying event. Ability to empty effectively depends on contracting ring shaped muscle fibers in its walls assisted by the diaphragm and external belly muscles.  More effective emptying requires emptying more often so the colon muscles don't get overstretched.

Question 10

what does congestion in distal sigmoid colon mean?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: May indicate inflammatory bowel disease-talk to gastroenterologist.

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Why could my doc not easily remove a 1/2 inch sessile polyp on the sigmoid colon? what type of doc can do it?

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My doc said he couldn't remove a 1/2 inch sessile polyp on my sigmoid colon but said he'll try again at a hospital. would i repeat the colon cleanse?

A member asked:

I had small multiple polyps in my sigmoid colon, and erosion seen at rectum, decending colon. is there a highrisk for cancer, please help?

A member asked:

Just had colonoscopy. sigmoid colon: a diminutive adenomatous looking polyp and a hyper plastic polyp. transverse colon: adenomatous polyp. bad? thnx

A member asked:

2 polyps were taken from me from the rectum and sigmoid colon, as a result, tubulovillous mild dysplasia i will have cancer in the future according to this result?

A member asked:

My husband had polyps in his rectum and sigmoid colon. they were taken out by using a snare and were biospied showing to be malignant. he then had another rectal exam and biopsy of the cell walls this showed that the it did not spread into the lymph nodes

A member asked:

What does this colonoscopy pathology report mean: sigmoid colon polyp: - benign colonic mucosa with lymphoid aggregate without atypical epithelial or stromal proliferations?

A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy with a 8mm polyp removal from my sigmoid colon through a lift and hot snare removal. this was 3 days ago. i am due to fly today (2hr flight). i've had some pink/red mucus with my bowel movements since but nothing excessive. safe?

A member asked:

How can i increase peristalsis in sigmoid colon?

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What does congestion in distal sigmoid colon mean?

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