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Does Polyps Can Be Precancerous?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Sep 2024
Question: I just had a colonoscopy and my doctor removed 2, 5mm sessile adenoma polyps. I’m 39. I know polyps can be precancerous, but does having them already at 39 put me at an increased future risk?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Initially every 2 years check colonoscopy has to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
As polyps have been found so prophylactically you have to go for a colonoscopy initially every 2 years followed by every five years
Yes as polyps are there so you have the genetics and risk of developing polyps in future.
Please feel to follow up.
Regards!
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Does Polyps Can Be Precancerous?

Brief Answer: Initially every 2 years check colonoscopy has to be done. Detailed Answer: Hello , As polyps have been found so prophylactically you have to go for a colonoscopy initially every 2 years followed by every five years Yes as polyps are there so you have the genetics and risk of developing polyps in future. Please feel to follow up. Regards!