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colonoscopy Endioscopy and polps

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paula54904
paula54904

Okay so went for my appointment today. After drinking the worst prep drinks. I was vommiting in my mouth.

Woke up to then go to get my scans done results will be given in 2 weeks.

They found ulcers in my stomach. Plus polps 2 of then in my colon. Both now removed gone for testing. He thinks none cancerous. But said surprised to find polps given my age.

I didnt expect to find anything just thought ibs. Should I be worried now? Whats the likely hood I will get more? Pleased I got tested but hated the prep sad wanted to add the photos but dont know how to do this here.

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  • babs49935
    babs49935 paula54904

    Posted

    Hi the fact that they have found apolyp means you will need to have follow up procedures every 5 years. I was told to consider myself lucky as there are thousands of people walking around not knowing they have them and they can turn nasty if not detected and removed
    • paula54904
      paula54904 babs49935

      Posted

      Thank you for respponse Babs. He said the same to me that by the time I hit 50 it would have been a different story. Will see what he says in 2 weeks.
  • carol76329
    carol76329 paula54904

    Posted

    Glad its over, the prep is horrid but has to be taken.  You should get a follow up appointment to see the doctor, you can ask him/her then what the chances are of the polyps recurring, also ask if you need dietary advice regarding the ulcers.  Good luck smile
    • paula54904
      paula54904 carol76329

      Posted

      Hi Carol thank you for responding.I will write all my questions down to ask him in two weeks for all my results from liver tests and polyp results. He perscribed me Pariet. I sould have really asked questions then but didnt. Just came home with the photos if the polyps and stomach ulsers.
  • PaulBen
    PaulBen paula54904

    Posted

    Depends on the type of polyp. If they are adenomas which are the most common they can become cancerous if left to grow. If that's what they are you will have to return for another colonoscopy in 5 years as you will be likely to develop more of them (not necessarily in the same spot).

    Nothing to be that worried about for now as they've been found and removed. So it's a good job you had a colonoscopy.

    • paula54904
      paula54904 PaulBen

      Posted

      Thank you PaulBen for responding. Here was me thinking I was wasting the spot with me doing the tests. Was convinced nothing would be there and he would say ibs.

      Find out in 2 weeks what type.

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