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Colon polyps are removed; normal protocol; antibiotics, pain medication, and schedule a follow-up exam with primary physician w?

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No: There is no reason for antibiotics after polyp removal or anything besides over the counter pain medication. You should follow up on the pathology results of the removed polyps; depending on those results you may need surgery, repeat colonoscopy in 3-5 years or nothing further besides regular surveillance.

Answered 9/12/2013

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