
Colonoscopy Done. Having Diarrhea. Could It Be Due To New Polyp Or Cancer?

Question: I need to ask a follow up question to a gastrointerologist? Colonoscopy 4 years ago negative except for IBS. Last two weeks have gas a diarrhea, no constipation. Could a polp form and grow into cancer in that amount of time
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I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
4 years is too short a period for a new polyp to develop and grow into cancer.
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Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
4 years is too short a period for a new polyp to develop and grow into cancer.
I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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