Colon Polyps Center - Macon, GA
Macon Gastroenterologist Doctors for Colon PolypsType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Macon * Middle Georgia Gastroenterology PC  Middle Georgia Gastroenterology PC  Benjamin Johnston MD  Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia  Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia  Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia  Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia  Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia  Douglas P Dozier MD  Central Georgia Center for Digestive Health  Genesis Gastroenterology  William K Garnto MD  Keith B Huckaby MD  Digestive Care Specialist LLC  Internal Medicine of Griffin  Dublin Internal Medicine  Dublin Internal Medicine  East Atlanta Gastroenterology PC  East Atlanta Gastroenterology PC  East Atlanta Gastroenterology PC  East Atlanta Gastroenterology PC  East Atlanta Gastroenterology PC  Khalid Jalil MD  South Atlantic Medical Clinic  South Atlantic Medical Clinic  Advanced Digestive Care Center PC  South Atlantic Medical Clinic  Karim K Shakoor MD & Naseem Shakoor MD  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Athens Gastroenterology Association  Athens Gastroenterology Association  Digestive Healthcare PC  Infinite Health  Atlanta South Gastroenterology  South Atlantic Medical Clinic  Atlanta Multi-Specialty Associates PC  Southern Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Southern Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Southern Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Southern Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Gastroenterology Specialists of Dekalb  Ranjit C Mathew MD  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Claudia S Kretzschmar MD  Stephen W Wilde MD  J Michael West MD  J Michael West MD  Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates  Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates  Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates  Atlanta Center for Gastroenterology  Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates  Atlanta Digestive Center LLC  Atlanta Center for Gastroenterology  Atlanta Center for Gastroenterology  Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates  Atlanta South Gastroenterology  Athens Gastroenterology Center PC  Northeast Atlanta Associates Gastroenterology  The Emory Clinic Gastroenterology  The Emory Clinic Gastroenterology  The Emory Clinic Gastroenterology  The Emory Clinic Gastroenterology  The Emory Clinic Gastroenterology  The Emory Clinic Gastroenterology  Southern Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Emory University Digestive Diseases  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Bennett H Bruckner MD  Richard Chernecky MD  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Indra Krishnan MD  Gastroenterology Specialists Gwinnett PC  Gastroenterology Specialists Gwinnett PC  Gastroenterology Specialists Gwinnett PC  Gastroenterology Specialists Gwinnett PC  Consultative Gastroenterology  Del Mazo Medical Services  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Consultative Gastroenterology  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Gastroenterology & Nutrition Clinic PC  Yoon J Lee MD Macon, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Colon PolypsRead the Colon Polyps article » What is a colon polyp?Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the large intestine, also known as the colon. Polyps in the colon are extremely common, and their incidence increases as individuals get older. It is estimated that 50% of the people over the age of 60 will harbor at least one polyp. The significance of polyps is that we know that when certain types of polyps grow large enough, they can become cancerous, and, moreover, colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United Sates. Therefore, screening for colon polyps and removing them before they become cancerous should markedly reduce the incidence of colon cancer. What types of polyps become cancerous? Are there other factors that determine a polyp's chance of
becoming cancerous? What other types of polyps are there in addition to adenomas? Recommended Reading Related to Colon PolypsQuestions To Ask Before Surgery » What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives? What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure? Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure? What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?
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