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Can IBS, Diverticulosis And Ulcerated Colitis Result In Cancer?
Question: Can IBS, diverticulosis & ulcerated colitis result in cancer? I have fought these for several years.
Brief Answer:
Ulcerative colitis may lead to cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the answer is simple... IBS and diverticulosis have nothing to do with cancer.
Ulcerative colitis may lead to cancer in 3-5% 10-15 years after disease onset.
Kind Regards!
Ulcerative colitis may lead to cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the answer is simple... IBS and diverticulosis have nothing to do with cancer.
Ulcerative colitis may lead to cancer in 3-5% 10-15 years after disease onset.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would this mean that I should have follow-up colonoscopies to keep an eye on the colitis? It has been several years since I was told I have the condition. I do contend with constant diarrhea.
Brief Answer:
Repeat colonoscopies are required
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
you do have to do a conolonoscopy from time to time. Colonoscopy is advised in any individual over 50 years of age, every 5 years as a preventive measure against colon cancer. You've got an increased risk (albeit small) for colon cancer, so there's one more reason for you to do it.
Kind regards!
Repeat colonoscopies are required
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
you do have to do a conolonoscopy from time to time. Colonoscopy is advised in any individual over 50 years of age, every 5 years as a preventive measure against colon cancer. You've got an increased risk (albeit small) for colon cancer, so there's one more reason for you to do it.
Kind regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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