Polyp removal
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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A 35-year old asked:
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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A 36-year old female asked:
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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A female asked:
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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A 61-year old female asked:
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:
i do surgery for polyps removal, will it reduce my severe menstrual pain? If i leave it, will the polyps go away on their own? any future risks invol
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A 34-year old asked:
How do they do nasal polyp removal? Are you out?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: nasal polyp removal?
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A 42-year old female asked:
How long are you suppossed to spot or bleed after uterine polyp removal?
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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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A 28-year old female asked:
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:
Im having hysteroscopy. I cant afford general anaesthesia so I opted for local only. Will this be extremely painful? Not sure if there will be polyp removal, its unlikely as US was normal. Possible endometrial biopsy?
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A 34-year old asked:
Nasal polyp removal surgery - is it an easy or painful procedure?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is cervical polyp removal (polypectomy) like under anesthesia?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I had a dnc for polyp removal (not miscarriage). Will my next period come on time or be about a month after the dnc?
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A 34-year old female asked:
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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A 59-year old female asked:
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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A 52-year old female asked:
Should it be given antibiotic to prevent infection after cervical polyps removal?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is cervical polyp removal done under general or local Anesthesia in obgyn office or with no Anesthesia?
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A 31-year old female asked:
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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A 41-year old male asked:
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 38-year old female asked:
Having a hysteroscopy/ D&C for polyp removal, look at fibroid and possible adenomyosis. Is this likely to bring some pain relief and lessen bleeding?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I had a uterine polyp removal surgery on 26evening. Post surgery the bleeding was very low,pinkish n now it's red and lil more increased.Is it normal?
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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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