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I have mild lower tummy ache on the left side after defecation. it is exactly where a polyp was removed four years ago. i did have two normal colonoscopies since that time as my polyp was high grade dysplasia.could my doctor be missing a new polyp?

Q: i have mild lower tummy ache on the left side after defecation. it is exactly where a polyp was removed four years ago. i did have two normal colonoscopies since that time as my polyp was high grade dysplasia.could my doctor be missing a new polyp?

: I doubt that your discomfort following a BM would be caused by a polyp or even any colon pathology. It could be a transient abdominal muscular discomfort. However do continue with colonoscopy surveillance as directed by your gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I doubt that your discomfort following a BM would be caused by a polyp or even any colon pathology. It could be a transient abdominal muscular discomfort. However do continue with colonoscopy surveillance as directed by your gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon.

Answered 10/20/2021

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A member asked:

I have mild lower tummy ache on the left side after defecation. it is exactly where a polyp was removed four years ago. i did have two normal colonoscopies since that time as my polyp was high grade dysplasia.could my doctor be missing a new polyp?

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