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Expert: - 12/2/2003


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i had a colonostophy to determine cause of abdominal pain on right side. he couldn't get by a certain spot because of the pain after extra medication to the max, so over to the barium enema
he said i have scar tissue from previous surgery-
hysterectomy, or ovary removal at time of aortic bi-fem bypass. i have lots of polyps he sent off 2 and told me to try again in a year that i have the good kind. are these polyps dangerous? do i just live with them and the scar tissue pain. i find if i don't eat much it helps i try to jusy drink a high protein drink with low carbs several times a day. i've spent a lot of money with no relief. thanks for your input in advance

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I have to point out the fact that I'm an oncologist and radiotherapist, not a surgeon. Most of your question is better directed to a surgeon. All colon polyps are at least potentially dangerous. However, with SMALL polyps the risk is also small. Polyps that have been removed and checked to be OK are not dangerous. I suggest that the rest of your question is directed to a surgeon.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience with regards to this cancer.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.

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