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How often should a man in his late 50's have a colonoscopy? i'm prescribed omeprazole as the first one found one benign polyp deemed adenomatous

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Depends on risks: For those at low risk for colorectal polyps/cancer (no personal or family history of polyps/cancer, no other risks), every ten years if no adenomatous polyps are found. If polyps are found, the interval is shorter: every five years is usual unless polyps are large or multiple. Btw, Omeprazole inhibited polyps in rats; the same has not been found in humans, but Omeprazole can cause gastric polyps!

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. Ly Phan answered

Specializes in General Surgery

3-5 yr: If you have polyp, you should repeat coloniscopy in 3-5 yr.

Answered 3/26/2013

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