Colonoscopy Inquiry

[MRRRR5]

Had procedure last year; report show post op diagnosis as "irregular appearing ileo-cecal valve (biopsy), hyperplastic polyp, and colonic mucosa with prominent lymphoin aggregates".

Doc called and said he removed some polyps and the test were negative; repeat test in 5 years.

Already SC for hemmorroids (0%) and GERD (0%). Since this procedure, the "irritation" of the bowel area has significantly increased.

My question is, 1) are any of the SC conditions mentioned above related to this procedure, 2) or is the procedure and after effects separate, 3) anyone know what is meant by "irregular appearing ileo-cecal valve", is this a ratable condition to file? ;)

[jbasser]

It is a spincster muscle at the junction of the large and small intestines and it allows about a liter of cecum or fluid to pass thru daily.

If there are no tumors on the valved itself, then you should not have a problem.

a return trip in 5 years is a good thing. I had a polyp tested last yeat and I have to have the test repeated every 2 years.

J

[MRRRR5]

Jbasser, thanks for the response.