Is 4 cm large?

beatlemike

Hi folks. For the past 7 years I have had digestive problems. 5 years ago had a colonoscopy and it came out ok. I have had a lot of trouble with soft stools which have been narrow shaped. Also the last 2 months I have had constant gas,bloating, farting and belching. Today I had another colonoscopy and he removed a 4cm size polop. He said he thinks it isnt cancer but wont know until he gets the test results. Tonight Im already having belly problems again. Do you think I should also ask for a endoscopy? I feel my problems are up higher than a colonoscopy goes. Is a 4 cm classified as small, medium, or large? I quess my mind is running wild. I am a 8 year lung cancer survivor and just got good ct scan results on that but now I worry I have colon or stomache cancer. I appreciate any input you may have. Thank you.

lp1964

Dear Friend,

I don't know if that polyp is considered large or not, but I think what matters is what they find in it. I you think that this colonoscopy did not solve your problem, do anything you can to investigate. Listen to your intuition, but don't freak out.

I wish you the best outcome and let us know,

Laz

PatchAdams

Discomfort

The discomfort you're feeling is caused by the gas they use to expand your colon so the can see in all the kinks (think of a  slinky) and corners.  It can takes days for those symptoms to go away. Also, if he removed the 4 cm polyp, you can have pain and bleeding from that.  

A 4 cm tumor would be about as big as a plum.  It's not the size that matters, tho.  Wait for the biopsy results.