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Posted 8/15/2011 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Had an apt with my GI on Friday. All my biopsies including for colon and TI came out negative for IBD and Celiac. The bleeding and mucus was from a big Polyp. Will have to get a follow up c-scope after a year to ensure there are no other polyps.The GI also found mild gastristis an mild esophagitis during upper GI

Would like to thank everybody who took time and gave their inputs...

Posted 8/15/2011 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
It's always great to hear some positive news here :) So happy to it's not IBD!!
Posted 8/16/2011 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hi..seems good at this point. What was the reason for the gastritis?

Were the polyps benign?

I hope all is good from now on...

q
Posted 8/16/2011 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
azb120,

What a relief that you don't have IBD.

Posted 8/16/2011 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
The polyps were tubuvillous (but were benign) which are not good. The reason for gastritis is high stomach pH level  . my GI did the biopsies and diagnosed mild chornic gastritis.
Posted 8/16/2011 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Are you on an acid reducer type med such as Zantac?

It's a relief all is quiet regarding the polyps....it's great you now have the knowledge and will be getting regular c-scopes.

q
Posted 8/18/2011 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
YEa I am on zantac (along with cutting back completely on coffee , high acid stuff and beer). Doc has given me a Rx for Dexilant a new and improved PPI but I havent started it yet cuz i dont want to be on it indefinately. Yea you are right , I will be getting regular c-scopes (may be every two years or so) just to be on the the safe side and nip the problem in the bud. For now I am trying to be vegetarian , non alchohol and high fiber diet .I strongly beleive there is a significant diet factor with polyps...I am originally from India and polyps are not too common there and i think it has to do with vegetarian high fiber and low liquor diet  ...

Post Edited (azb120) : 8/18/2011 10:08:57 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/18/2011 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
I personally think tendency for polyps are more inherited than diet, but diet's role in digestive health is multi-faceted. Having a good working colon is a huge plus, but the fact that you already have precancer polyps...you have to be vigilent.

On your scope, did it state dysplasia or hyperplasia?


Aspirin is said to help as is coffee...

The fact that you have gastritis, it's more than likely from an initial bacteria. Food changes can help, and I hope that you were tested for h.pylori as well.

I would suggest you try the Dexilant (just checked it out) because it states it can also heal the damage...so that might be in your best interests for future desire to not have to use them forever.

But, you did have esophageal inflammation, which means reflux...and that cannot be fixed by medications.

I think you should have your next c-scope at the 1 year mark...if ALL is clear, go to every 2 years. I wouldn't go beyond that because of the polyp growth and cellular changes.

Keep us posted.
q
Posted 8/19/2011 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with you quincy. Regarding the polyps neither my parents or anyone in their family had a colon problems so that is puzzling to me.... but i suggested that my brother get a c-scope just to be safe. I will get my first c-scope before the end of 1 year mark and then would stick to 2-3 years based on what the results are. I think the c-scope is a fairly simple and safe procedure so its worth doing it every few years.

I talked to my doc and he didnt seem to be concerned about mild gastritis and reflux (he said he finds it in most patients and is sort of an accidental finding than anything) . Yes the GI did a biopsy for h-pylori which came out negative so gastritis is not due to the bacteria

 I am thinking of starting Dexilant for a few months to see how it works that may also help with esophageal inflammation as well. Thanks for your inputs..will keep you posted

Post Edited (azb120) : 8/19/2011 11:16:25 AM (GMT-6)

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