Gastrointestinal Health
After Polyp Removal: Can Your Next Colonoscopy Wait?
Can your next colonoscopy wait after polyp removal? This article reviews a large randomized trial comparing surveillance beginning at three versus five years. Cancer incidence remained similar at five years, but longer follow-up continues. Learn how these findings fit current recommendations and why polyp characteristics, examination quality, and your medical history still guide a personalized plan for colorectal cancer prevention with your gastroenterology care team.
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Can TRT Contribute to Small Bowel Obstruction?
Can TRT contribute to small bowel obstruction? Rare reports connect excessive androgen exposure with erythrocytosis, abdominal thrombosis, and adult intussusception. However, most cases involved supraphysiologic anabolic-steroid use rather than monitored testosterone therapy. This review separates established evidence from proposed mechanisms. It also explains hematocrit monitoring and abdominal warning signs requiring immediate medical evaluation. The distinction matters for patients and clinicians considering treatment safety.
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