Fao Sqad

[Bazile]

Following rectal bleeding in 2006 I underwent a Sigmoidoscopy examination. The report states-

Normal Sigmoidoscopy
Small Fibrous Anal Canal Polyp
Anal Tag


A report following a rectal examination in March 2018 ( following rectal bleeding in December 2017) states –

Small Anal Skin Tag Anteriorly
Small Fibro-epithelial polyp palpable on the right side of his anal canal


Sigmoidscopy in June 2018 report states –

Normal Colon
2 cm Anal Polyp

The consultant who performed the Sigmoidoscopy in June 2018 put me down for removal of the Polyp ( I agreed at the time probably because I thought it would be under a local Anaesthetic )
However the operation is to be performed under General Anaesthetic and I’m getting cold feet .
Yes I’m a bit scared of being put to sleep .

So , given the Diagnosis , is it your opinion that this polyp needs to be removed ?

Will this polyp cause problems – e.g. is it likely to turn cancerous in the future , if it is not removed ?

[ummmm]

Not odd at all. I hope all goes well.

[murraymints]

you are bound to be a tad worried.. but these things are only routine.. good luck xx

[Peter Pedant]

Anaesthesia is very safe for this procedure.

[sunny-dave]

Best wishes, Baz - it's been a long time since I had a general and it didn't phase me at all back when I was a lad - but as a card-carrying old codger I'm a bit less gung ho.

[bainbrig]

Poor old Sqad. An Ear-nose-throat specialist who freely gives expert advice as soon as asked, and has to put up with less informed folk criticising the advice and opinions.

[Mamyalynne]

Just part of answering on a site with many members that's all BB.

[bainbrig]

“With respect.” I trust.