A 48-year-old male asked:
hyper plastic polyp colon right side by appendix canal . what would follow up be . my doctor was unsure he for it all during colonoscopy?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Creighton Wright answered
56 years experience General Surgery
Repeat colonoscopy: Timing 2-5 years likely.
Depends on size and any others.
Family history?
Discuss with gastroenterologist.
Answered on Nov 26, 2013
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
NOT: BAD GOOD SCREENING and CANCER PREVENTION!! Follow up as suggested by your Gastroenterologist!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cathleen London answered
26 years experience Family Medicine
Possibly: That is a lot of polyps! probably concerned about the integrity of your colon if they have to remove too much tissue or the possibility of cancer.
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Mathew answered
58 years experience Cardiology
Yes: Yes!
If not discuss with your MD!
A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Mills answered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
Good chance: With this many polyps others could easily have been missed or you could grow small polyps in a year i agree with repeat procedure 1yr. Also will deter ... Read More
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