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

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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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

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Hi,
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.

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Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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