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At age 33, had 3polyps (1 was tubular adenoma) removed during colonoscopy. at age 38, had another 2 benign polpys removed.. how common is this in 30s?
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See below: Whether it is common or not, you need to have colonoscopy at regular intervals, not exceeding five year between colonoscopies. You may consult this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/basics/definition/con-20031957
Answered 8/22/2016
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