More polyps: Once you have demonstrated the ability to grow colon polyps you are at risk for continued growth of new polyps. You should have frequent colonoscopies, no less frequent than once every 5 years. Also tell your children at the appropriate age so they can get screened earlier in life by 10-15 years from the age you were diagnosed.
Answered 5/24/2014
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Colonic polyps: Depending on your age and your family history. If they are random polyps then follw up every three years with colonoscopy is indicated.
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Nothing really: With a history of colon polyps you are at higher risk of forming polyps in the future and your doctor should have scheduled you for appropriate follow up colonoscopy (usually 3-5 years) in the future. Polyps are not symptomatic. Certainly if you have a change in your usual bowel habits, new onset rectal bleeding, weight loss or abdominal pain you should discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 5/12/2014
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