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What is the best way to treat hyperplastic polyps? negative for h pylori. 1st gi thinks it minetriers disease due to protein loss. 2nd gi says no

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No treatment needed.: Hyperplastic polyps in themselves do not need treatment. They do not turn to cancer or anything that is harmful. However, if you are having G.I. symptoms, there should be another answer. I would return to your G.I. doctor to see what the next step in the workup is. Good luck.

Answered 1/25/2015

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A member asked:

What is the best way to treat hyperplastic polyps? negative for h pylori. 1st gi thinks it minetriers disease due to protein loss. 2nd gi says no

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