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How Often Should I Have Colonoscopy And Endoscopy Exams After Two Small Polyps Were Removed?

Hello: I am 76 yrs old and have had colonoscopy and endoscopy exams 4 times ove the past 10 years. No problems with the exception of avms, and two small ployps which were removed and were negative for cancerous conditions. How ofter should I have these exams?
posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hi,

I suggest to repeat the colonoscopy and endoscopy exams after 6 months of removing the two small polyps.

If everything is normal, then, should repeat the colonoscopy every year and then, depending on the results.

Happy to know that you are taking proper care of yourself!
Dr.Albana
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How Often Should I Have Colonoscopy And Endoscopy Exams After Two Small Polyps Were Removed?

Hi, I suggest to repeat the colonoscopy and endoscopy exams after 6 months of removing the two small polyps. If everything is normal, then, should repeat the colonoscopy every year and then, depending on the results. Happy to know that you are taking proper care of yourself! Dr.Albana