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Question
Hello doctor,
I just had a baby 3 months old. 2 months ago, I had symptoms of abdominal pain such as dysmenorrhea lasting 1 week and I had a colonoscopy test and found a colon polyp measuring 1.8cm. The doctor advised me that because I just had a baby, I should wait for the baby to be 6 months old, then I will cut it later. Recently, I sometimes feel uncomfortable abdominal pain with nausea, sometimes I have a bowel movement 3-4 times a day. The milk is suddenly less and not enough to feed the baby, I don't know if it is due to this disease? Doctor let me ask if colon polyps 1.8 cm are dangerous? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thi Huong
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is colon polyp 1.8 cm dangerous?” , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Colon polyp is a small mass of cells that form on the lining of the colon (large intestine). Most colon polyps are benign, but over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer, when found in its late stages. There may be 1 or more polyps in the colon. Anyone can get colon polyps. Risk factors for colon polyps are:
Age: Polyps are found in about 15-20% of the adult population. In general, polyps are more common in people over the age of 50, the age at which doctors advise patients to be screened for colon polyps. People with a history of polyps or colon cancer are more likely to develop polyps. People are also more likely to have colon polyps if they have ovarian or uterine cancer before age 50. Smoke and drink alcohol, don't exercise, are overweight; inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Family history: You are more likely to develop colon polyps or cancer if you have a parent, sibling, or child with the disease. If multiple family members have polyps, the risk is even higher. In some people, this association is not genetic. African-Americans have a higher risk of colon cancer (rare). Type 2 diabetes is not well controlled. Hereditary polyps: A rare disease in which people inherit the genetic mutation that causes colon polyps. If you have one of these genetic mutations, you have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. Screening and early detection can help prevent the growth and spread of these cancers. If your symptoms currently include abdominal pain, discomfort, nausea, and bowel disorders, you should see a gastroenterologist to evaluate your condition and check for tests before polypectomy such as ultrasonography. Abdominal sound, blood test, stool test. You should also rest properly, avoid stress so as not to affect the amount of milk secreted.
If you still have questions about colon polyps, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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