Only 28 and they found a colon polyp

[bsm2444]

I am only 28 yrs old. I had a large polyp removed from my colon yesterday and sent for tesing. I have had dibilitating pain and diarrhea for months and that was why I had a colonoscopy. I remember the picture looking as though it had balack spots on the polyp. Should I be worried? What is the liklihood of it being cancerous? I do have a strong family history of bowel issues and cancer.

[ill13632]

if they remove the precancerous polyps it reduces your risk of cancer by something like over 80% so that's great that you had it done
I believe the colonoscopy also tests for UC/Crohn's

[patient915]

How did they rule that out?  Unless you find another diagnosis, it is almost impossible to rule out IBS.

[bsm2444]

Yes, they ruled that out as well.

[patient915]

This could be something like IBS.  Have you doctors mentioned this at all?

[bsm2444]

They just ruled out all GI issues. I have had CT scan of the abdo/pelvic area, ultrasound of the gall bladder, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and lots of blood work. So far eveything shows normal. I have been in chronic pain in my abdo/pelvic are everyday since October.The pain is more toward the right side, leading into my back. It is not kidney stone, or kideny infection. I have also been treated for PID, even though it isn't that.  I have not even been able to go back to work, and still no answers. I am starting to think it is either neurological, or some type of pain syndrome.

[patient915]

I'm glad it isn't cancer.  Becuase you are having diarrhea, it is possible that your pain is related to a GI issue.  What other tests have you had?

[bsm2444]

The results came back and it isnt cancer. The GI doctor isnt even so sure it is a GI issue. They have not been able to figure out the cause of my pain, and I feel like they aren't listening to me enough.

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  At your age, it is unlikely that it is cancer, but there is still a possibility.  Does your family history include colon cancer at a young age?