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In the colon , a polyp is cut off or removed during a special exam called a colonoscopy, for a sample for biopsy to look for cancer, and to remove it in case it is cancer. Cutting it off also reduces the risk of cancer.

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Polyp removal recommended. Risks?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: polyp removal?

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I was getting pre spotting before polyp removal.After that pre spotting stopped.But now after 4 months I am getting pre spotting again.What reasons..

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A 43-year old asked:

Is mild bleeding three days after d & c and polyp removal normal?

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I experienced a strong burning sensation that lasted for a few hours after polyp removal. It still hurts to sit down. Is this common?

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I had dnc's in '04, '08, '12 for polyp removal. Symptoms again. Is another dnc the answer? Should i get a second opinion? An i at risk for adhesions?

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A 51-year old female asked:

What are signs of infection after a colonoscopy with polyp removal? How long afterwards could symptoms appear?

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A 48-year old asked:

Nasal polyp removal absolutely necessary?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is it odd to have three colon polyps removed during the same procedure, or is multiple-polyp removal common?

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A 34-year old asked:

I had a septoplasty and nose polyp removal. I don't seem to feel any benefits. Is this typical? I honestly feel worse now than before.

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A 34-year old female asked:

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A 34-year old asked:

How do they do nasal polyp removal? Are you out?

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A 49-year old female asked:

Is it normal to have bleeding like a period several days after d&c/hysteroscopy and polyp removal?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Last May 22, 2017 i had undergone a polyp removal , after which i was diagnosed with simple hyperplasia and with left ovarian cyst ?

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I had no pain with Saline US,only thing I felt was initial insertion of catheter. Will I feel same with mini hysteroscopy? Will I feel polyp removal?

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A 25-year old female asked:

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Nasal polyp removal surgery - is it an easy or painful procedure?

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What is cervical polyp removal (polypectomy) like under anesthesia?

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Are there nerve endings in a uterine polyp? If I had endosee hysteroscopy without local anesthesia of any kind would I feel the polyp removal?

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How many times is it safe to have a D&C? I had one 3 years ago for light bleeding and small polyp removal,but now I saw a small yellowish brown stain in underwear and I'm very worried it's something bad!! In menopause for 3 years now! Scared!?

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Should it be given antibiotic to prevent infection after cervical polyps removal?

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Is cervical polyp removal done under general or local Anesthesia in obgyn office or with no Anesthesia?

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I'm having polyp removal from my vocal cord. What am i able to eat post surg and how long the period doctors?

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I had nasal polyp removal surgery four days ago. Today my nose is completely blocked. Can they grow back that fast?

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A 63-year old female asked:

Is there any way to get through a endometrial biopsy in a less painful way? Cervical polyp removal was excruciating pain as it was and Ive heard this biopsy is ten times worse. Im really surprised they dont use any kind of anesthesia for this?

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