If you have had polyps, I would urge you to encourage your children to seek advice from a G I doc when they should go for their colonoscopy, if they have not already done so by age 50. The recommendations are that they would have the procedure earlier than the recommended screening age 50. If you know that any of your children have had polyps, and you have never gone for your colonoscopy, then I strongly urge you to get one. Polyps tend to run in the family
There are different types of polyps. Some are harmless, some have the potential to grow into a cancer, and may not. Then there are some that are cancerous. Period. Regardless, they are all sent to a lab for analysis. The type may determine the length of time that you would return for another colonoscopy, as well as if there is a family history.
Polyps can be missed. because of an inadequate prep. That's why we have to suck it up and take ALL of the prescribed prep and diet (so that your doctor can see that beautiful pink colon). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Although it sounds. corny, the GI team is pretty passionate about their work.
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