Colon cancer screening. Someone familiar with colon cancer?
I am 21 years old and I had a colonoscopy in August of last year. The reason I had it done was because I thought I had some of the symptoms associated with colon cancer. Colon cancer does not run in my family but my father does have some type of digestive disorder. Anyways after the procedure the doctor told me everything was okay and I should include more fiber in my diet. I am still having the same symptoms but they seem to have gotten worser. Could polyps form within a 9 month span? It was a specialist a gastroenterologist
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yes you need to go back to doctor and let him run another test.
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If the problems are getting worse then you need to go see a specialist. Most doctors are not real up to date like the specialist are. The specialist know what they are looking for
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VA, YOUR PROBLEMS, ARE THE SAME AS YOUR DADS ROTTEN STOMACH. HE AND YOU BOTH HAVE I B S, WHICH MEANS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. THE DOCTOR WHO GAVE YOU THAT TEST, DON'T EVER DO TO THAT QUACK AGAIN. A FIRST YEAR NURSE, COULD HAVE TOLD YOU ABOUT IBS, AND SAVED YOU ALL THE DISCOMFORT THAT YOU WENT THROUGH. BRING UP ON YOUR SCREEN DIEGESTIVE TROUBLE'S, GO TO IBS, AND IT WILL BE LIKE READING YOU LIFE STORY, ON YOU STOMACH PROBLEM. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU, AND YOUR HEALTH IS EXCELLANT. HAVE A BEER, RELAX, YOU ARE GOING TO LIVE A LONG HEALTH LIFE, SO IS YOUR FATHER!!!
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I’m not an expert, but it doesn’t seem likely that the worsening of your symptoms is based on new polyp formation. Since you had symptoms before the colonoscopy it’s probably the same condition just acting up more. I don’t know how long it takes for polyps to form, but I do know they are generally considered ‘slow growing.’ I would take a look at emedicine.com and read up on whatever the doctor said you had. They also have a good article on colonic polyps. Best Regards
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The guy who insists you have irritable bowel syndrome may not be completely wrong, but he isn't totally right, either. I don't think polyps can grow that quickly. However, if your family is prone to something called diverticulosis, you could have complications from that. Diverticula are little pockets in the colon that are like "blow-outs" from the wall of the intestines. They can remain symptom free, or they can catch seeds or other bits of undigested food and they can become inflamed, in which case the condition is called diverticulitis. A diverticulum can exist for years with no symptoms at all, then suddenly get inflamed, or even abscessed. A diet high in fiber helps keep things "moving" and keeps anything from getting hung up in the little pockets. WHY did the doctor advise you to eat more fiber? Another complication can be that the fiber caplets can cause gas and discomfort, without actully being bad for you. You don't say what your symptoms are. If you have bleeding or sharp pain, see a doctor right away. Even if it isn't "that bad," if it isn't getting better, see a doctor. The gastroenteritis's who did your colonoscopy could review your chart and take your new symptoms into account, or you could see a general practitioner. Just be sure to tell him everything you know.
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