I had a colonoscopy 4 years ago they found many precancerous polyps and removed them but I also had to have a duodenal resection because of it. I was told evrey 2-4 years repeat the colonoscopy. I had another just this last Friday 4 years to the day and my new doctor (not by choice (dictated by insurance)) didn t want to do it, even though I had my medical records forwarded and also told him the surgeon suggested it be repeated. He found polyps not only in my colon but also in my stomach. He left them there and told me to repeat the procedure in 10 years. He also stated after the procedure that he never received past medical records. I am now feeling more sick then I was when I went in. I can t eat or drink anything without being in pain. What should I do? Should I be concerned?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. For the pain in abdomen, you should take prompt treatment from your doctor. Even is colonoscopy will not be done due to insurance regulations, at least ultrasound scan abdomen or a CT scan abdomen must be done to know if there is a concern that requires treatment at the moment. Colonoscopy is to be repeated at least every 5 years in people with polyps and those with family history of large bowel cancer. Presently there is also the possibility of doing a virtual CT colostomy, and please check with your insurance if that can be done for you. The results of virtual CT colonoscopy are comparable to real colonoscopy. Colonoscopy will not evaluate stomach polyps and for that you have to get upper gastrointestinal endoscopy done. Please do not worry.