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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:03:22

Title: Anal polyps
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:03:22: Can we take a minute here to talk about anal polyps.
Polyps are abnormal growths rising from the lining of the large intestine (colon or rectum) and protruding into the intestinal canal (lumen). Some polyps are flat; others have a stalk.
Polyps are one of the most common conditions affecting the colon and rectum, occurring in 15 to 20 percent of the adult population. Although most polyps are benign, the relationship of certain polyps to cancer is well established.
Polyps can occur throughout the large intestine or rectum, but are more commonly found in the left colon, sigmoid colon, or rectum.
What are the symptoms of polyps?
Most polyps produce no symptoms and often are found incidentally during endoscopy or x-ray of the bowel. Some polyps, however, can produce bleeding, mucous discharge, alteration in bowel function, or in rare cases, abdominal pain.
How are polyps diagnosed?
Polyps are diagnosed either by looking at the colon lining directly (colonoscopy) or by x-ray study (barium enema).
There are three types of colorectal endoscopy: (1) rigid sigmoidoscopy, (2) flexible sigmoidoscopy and (3) colonoscopy. Rigid sigmoidoscopy permits examination of the lower six to eight inches of the large intestine. In flexible sigmoidoscopy, the lower one-fourth to one-third of the colon is examined. Neither rigid nor flexible sigmoidoscopy requires medication and can be performed in the doctor's office.
Colonoscopy uses a longer flexible instrument and usually permits inspection of the entire colon. Bowel preparation is required, and sedation is often used.
The colon can also be indirectly examined using the barium enema x-ray technique. This examination uses a barium solution to coat the colon lining. X-rays are taken, and unsuspected polyps are frequently found.
Although checking the stool for microscopic blood is an important test for colon and rectal disorders, a negative test does NOT rule out the presence of polyps. The discovery of one polyp necessitates a complete colon inspection, since at least 30 percent of these patients will have additional polyps.
Do polyps need to be treated?
Since there is no fool-proof way of predicting whether or not a polyp is or will become malignant, total removal of all polyps is advised. The vast majority of polyps can be removed by snaring them with a wire loop passed through the instrument. Small polyps can be destroyed simply by touching them with a coagulating electrical current.
Most colon examinations using the flexible colonoscope, including polyp removal, can be performed on an outpatient basis with minimal discomfort. Large polyps may require more than one treatment for complete removal. Some polyps cannot be removed by instruments because of their size or position; surgery is then required.
Can polyps recur?
Once a polyp is completely removed, its recurrence is very unusual. However, the same factors that caused the polyp to form are still present. New polyps will develop in at least 30 percent of people who have previously had polyps. Has anyone actually read this far? Patients should have regular exams by a physician specially trained to treat diseases of the colon and rectum.
What is a colon and rectal surgeon?
Colon and rectal surgeons are experts in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. They have completed advanced surgical training in the treatment of these diseases as well as full general surgical training. Board-certified colon and rectal surgeons complete residencies in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and pass intensive examinations conducted by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. They are well-versed in the treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus and are able to perform routine screening examinations and surgically treat conditions if indicated to do so.
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Post by: rowdy on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:10:20: Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:03:22
Can we take a minute here to talk about anal polyps.

:eek:
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Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:14:16: Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:10:20
Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:03:22
Can we take a minute here to talk about anal polyps.

:eek:

Serious business, man. Get yourself checked.
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Post by: fanpeople on Thu, 25 September 2014, 07:46:06: My wife worked for a doctor who sepcilised in ass cams and as a result, anal polyps. Twas car conversation I cared not for. Especially when you start to consider that once you become older and the ass cam becomes like a prostate check... a little to regular.
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 25 September 2014, 08:14:59: .
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Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 25 September 2014, 08:47:49: Relevant to noisyturtle:
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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:02:43: Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 25 September 2014, 08:14:59
Since we're talking about anal polyps, if you're curious as to what a cancerous ******* looks like, I believe tp4tissue posted a picture here once.

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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:07:38: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:05:53
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Post by: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:14:13: I know this was posted in good fun...but seriously people get checked! I had someone very close to me avoid this procedure and they ended up with a very, very serious cancer diagnosis. It was 100% avoidable by just getting a simple, routine procedure.

Here ends the public service announcement.
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Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:23:26: Rectal Palpation: https://www.google.com/search?q=rectal+palpation&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IV0kVKikM4W1sQTr74LwAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1218&bih=635&dpr=1.5
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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:23:55: Quote from: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:14:13
I know this was posted in good fun...but seriously people get checked! I had someone very close to me avoid this procedure and they ended up with a very, very serious cancer diagnosis. It was 100% avoidable by just getting a simple, routine procedure.

Here ends the public service announcement.

But where does the Hypochondria end... anal polyps are not that common.. Yes you should get the routine prostate check..

but as for anal-polyps , perhaps you should specify what age group...
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Post by: paicrai on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:28:20: anus
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Post by: Lurch on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:28:47: hmm
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Post by: demik on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:40:50: Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 25 September 2014, 08:14:59
Since we're talking about anal polyps, if you're curious as to what a cancerous ******* looks like, I believe tp4tissue posted a picture here once.

I lol'd
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Post by: paicrai on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:41:15: L I M I T E D N I P P L E
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Post by: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:41:46: Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:23:55
Quote from: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:14:13
I know this was posted in good fun...but seriously people get checked! I had someone very close to me avoid this procedure and they ended up with a very, very serious cancer diagnosis. It was 100% avoidable by just getting a simple, routine procedure.

Here ends the public service announcement.

But where does the Hypochondria end... anal polyps are not that common.. Yes you should get the routine prostate check..

but as for anal-polyps , perhaps you should specify what age group...

I'm not talking about a prostate check. I'm talking about getting a colonoscopy because polyps that lead to cancer can occur in both men and women. Does a 20 year old need to go out and get a colonoscopy? No. But if you have a direct relative that was diagnosed with colon and/or anus cancer you should get checked much sooner than the average person.

I will take a little bit of hypochondria over a totally avoidable cancer that has a great potential to ruin your life, even if you survive it.

Oh, and polyps are very common. It is just that not all of them will turn out to be cancerous.
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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:43:48: Quote from: paicrai on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:41:15
L I M I T E D N I P P L E

they just had a south park episode about convoluted names.
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Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:45:31: Once you are over 50 y/o, I think you should have a colonoscopy every five years or so. Colon cancer is the most common form of cancer that affects both sexes but it is easily avoidable through colonoscopy.
A polyp takes years to develop into a cancer tumor, and it could go decades before you would notice any symptoms and then it could be too late. The earlier it is detected, the easier it is to remove.
Polyps are removed during a colonoscopy - there is a small hook at the end of the colonoscope: one snip and it is gone, no surgery, no chemo.

I had colon cancer at the age of 35 y/o, but that is because I have a hereditary disposition to get cancer, that I did not know that I had.
I was lucky in that the cancer had been bleeding into my intestine, which had led to it being detected relatively early. A drop in hemoglobin levels had been detected when checking for something else, which led to fecal test which led to colonoscopy. There was no evidence of cancer having spread, so I got only surgery and no chemo.
I'm now having a colonoscopy every year for detection and removal of polyps, but so far no more have been found.

The worst thing about a colonoscopy is not the anal probing itself, but that you need to fast and empty the colon the day before. If you are calm and relaxed (and have no other condition) then the probing will go fine and you will not feel much.
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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:45:49: Quote from: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:41:46
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:23:55
Quote from: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:14:13
I know this was posted in good fun...but seriously people get checked! I had someone very close to me avoid this procedure and they ended up with a very, very serious cancer diagnosis. It was 100% avoidable by just getting a simple, routine procedure.

Here ends the public service announcement.

But where does the Hypochondria end... anal polyps are not that common.. Yes you should get the routine prostate check..

but as for anal-polyps , perhaps you should specify what age group...

I'm not talking about a prostate check. I'm talking about getting a colonoscopy because polyps that lead to cancer can occur in both men and women. Does a 20 year old need to go out and get a colonoscopy? No. But if you have a direct relative that was diagnosed with colon and/or anus cancer you should get checked much sooner than the average person.

I will take a little bit of hypochondria over a totally avoidable cancer that has a great potential to ruin your life, even if you survive it.

Oh, and polyps are very common. It is just that not all of them will turn out to be cancerous.

again.. i'm not saying don't go to the doctors.. It's just not prudent to see a forum post, then get all worked up, then, going to insert a camera up the bum..

Yes.. I agree the family history is a good indicator...
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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:46:51: Quote from: Findecanor on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:45:31
If you are over 50, I think you should have a colonoscopy every five years or so. Colon cancer is the most common form of cancer that affects both sexes but it is easily avoidable through colonoscopy.
A polyp takes years to develop into a cancer tumor, and it could go decades before you would notice any symptoms and then it could be too late. The earlier it is detected, the easier it is to remove.
Polyps are removed during a colonoscopy - there is a small hook at the end of the colonoscope: one snip and it is gone, no surgery, no chemo.

I had colon cancer at the age of 35. I was lucky in that it was detected relatively early, because it had been bleeding into my intestine. A small drop in blood hemoglobin concentration had been detected during a check of something else. The tumor was found during a colonoscopy. Because it had been detected relatively early, there was no evidence that it would have spread so I got only surgery, no chemo.
Apparently, there is a genetic component that give me an increased risk of cancer, so I am having a colonoscopy every year now for detection and removal of polyps, but none has been found.

Glad to hear ur ok....
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Post by: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:48:31: Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:45:49

again.. i'm not saying don't go to the doctors.. It's just not prudent to see a forum post, then get all worked up, then, going to insert a camera up the bum..

Yes.. the family history thing is a good indicator...

This is one of the more sane things you have ever posted. I'm not sure what do do with myself now! Hopefully no one gets too worked up. :)
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Post by: The Mad Professor on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:50:52: Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:03:22
Can we take a minute here to talk about anal polyps.

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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:57:27: Quote from: The Mad Professor on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:50:52
Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 06:03:22
Can we take a minute here to talk about anal polyps.

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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 14:00:14: Quote from: inanis on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:48:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 13:45:49

again.. i'm not saying don't go to the doctors.. It's just not prudent to see a forum post, then get all worked up, then, going to insert a camera up the bum..

Yes.. the family history thing is a good indicator...

This is one of the more sane things you have ever posted. I'm not sure what do do with myself now! Hopefully no one gets too worked up. :)

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Post by: Binge on Thu, 25 September 2014, 15:25:12: So here's an interesting writing prompt.

Yall know Human Centipede? Well what about a 1st person(s) account of the adventures of this construct if all subjects truly believed they were morphed together to form Megazord/Voltron.
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Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 19:01:34: Quote from: Binge on Thu, 25 September 2014, 15:25:12
So here's an interesting writing prompt.

Yall know Human Centipede? Well what about a 1st person(s) account of the adventures of this construct if all subjects truly believed they were morphed together to form Megazord/Voltron.

The Second Segment was ****ed.
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Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 25 September 2014, 19:16:13: Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 25 September 2014, 19:01:34
Quote from: Binge on Thu, 25 September 2014, 15:25:12
So here's an interesting writing prompt.

Yall know Human Centipede? Well what about a 1st person(s) account of the adventures of this construct if all subjects truly believed they were morphed together to form Megazord/Voltron.

The Second Segment was ****ed.

I thought about it for a second.. hell a challenge, then my thoughts got really weird.. and I decided to stop thinking about it...

Then I took a nap.. and woke up thinking about it.. so... Here it is... Feel free to improve story..

Player 1:

God my butt itches.. my tail refuses to take my lead; its got a mind of its own after all, two of 'um.

It's impossible to stand up straight any more... my back, neck and knees really hurt from all the crawling around.. Life's not so bad.. I guess I don't miss being a regular human.. This is my life now, when they hand you lemons, you deal with it...

Player 2:

**** **** **** ****, oh god....

Player 3:

OMG **** **** **** **** ****...noooooooo... /CRY ..ah haw haw haw.. ah hawwww