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Suggest Treatment For Bleeding After Removing Polyps

yes my fiance Roger just had a colonoscopy he is 52 with a family history of colon cancer. Both his father has passed already and hospice has been called in for his little brother who just turned 50 for colon cancer. His results after have 7 polyups removed was good. And they asked him to repeat it in 3 to 6 months. Now about a week and a half later after the removal, they had some difficulty removing a few and couldn t stop the bleeding by cotterizing so they put in some type of metal clips. They also informed him of some internal hemorroids. Now he is finding blood on the tissue paper. We are moving out of state in 3 days as our house is being sold in a forecloser bank auction and we are not sure what to do. We don t have health insurance where we are going and don t know if he is safe to lift anything in the moving truck. Please advise. Thanks so much. Jenifer Draper
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Hi,

It is common to experience bleeding after polyp removal during colonoscopy, especially if the polyps are large or if many are removed. Metal clips are often used to stop the bleeding. However, if bleeding continues or worsens, it is important to seek medical attention as it may indicate a complication.

In this case, since your fiancé is experiencing bleeding after the procedure, it is important to follow up with his doctor as soon as possible. He should contact the doctor who performed the colonoscopy or his primary care physician to discuss his symptoms and receive appropriate advice on how to proceed.

If he is experiencing significant bleeding, he should seek emergency medical care immediately. Signs of significant bleeding include passing large amounts of blood, feeling faint or dizzy, having a rapid heart rate, and feeling weak or fatigued.

In terms of lifting heavy objects during the move, your fiancé needs to avoid lifting heavy objects or engaging in strenuous physical activity until his doctor gives him the green light. Lifting heavy objects can put a strain on the body and potentially worsen bleeding, so it is best to err on the side of caution until he has received medical clearance.

It is also important for your fiancé to have health insurance coverage, especially given his family history of colon cancer. You may want to consider exploring options for obtaining health insurance in your new location, such as through a private insurance plan or the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Bleeding After Removing Polyps

Hi, It is common to experience bleeding after polyp removal during colonoscopy, especially if the polyps are large or if many are removed. Metal clips are often used to stop the bleeding. However, if bleeding continues or worsens, it is important to seek medical attention as it may indicate a complication. In this case, since your fiancé is experiencing bleeding after the procedure, it is important to follow up with his doctor as soon as possible. He should contact the doctor who performed the colonoscopy or his primary care physician to discuss his symptoms and receive appropriate advice on how to proceed. If he is experiencing significant bleeding, he should seek emergency medical care immediately. Signs of significant bleeding include passing large amounts of blood, feeling faint or dizzy, having a rapid heart rate, and feeling weak or fatigued. In terms of lifting heavy objects during the move, your fiancé needs to avoid lifting heavy objects or engaging in strenuous physical activity until his doctor gives him the green light. Lifting heavy objects can put a strain on the body and potentially worsen bleeding, so it is best to err on the side of caution until he has received medical clearance. It is also important for your fiancé to have health insurance coverage, especially given his family history of colon cancer. You may want to consider exploring options for obtaining health insurance in your new location, such as through a private insurance plan or the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician