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Colon Polyp Specialist - Dr. Scott Liu
Colon polyps are harmless tumours in the large intestine that can result in cancer when untreated. Dr. Scott of GastroDoxs is a professional screening, painless colonoscopies, and individual care plans service provider in Houston. Early detection and excision will help a great deal in curbing the threat of colon cancer.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
It contains blood in the stool or on the toilet paper.
Constant diarrhea or constipation.
Abdominal pain or cramping
Unexplained weight loss
How Dr. Scott Diagnoses Epigastric Pain?
Dr. Scott uses a step-by-step approach:
Medical History and Physical Exam
He looks into your pain characteristics (when, how long), nutrition, drugs, alcohol use and family history. A close abdominal examination is a test to identify the tenderness in the epigastric region.
Laboratory Tests
He also orders blood tests, including:
Complete Blood Count (CBC) to determine the presence of anemia or a disease.
Liver and pancreatic enzymes (lipase, amylase)
In case of suspicion of ulcer disease, H. pylori breath or stool antigen test.
Imaging and Endoscopy
Abdominal ultrasound to examine the stones in the gal-bladder, liver and the pancreas or inflammation.
Endoscopy (EGD) of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum and biopsies where indicated directly.
In the case of the select ones, a CT scan of the abdomen may be taken to assess pancreatic or to investigate complications.
Specialized Testing (if needed)
And in case of the persistent or obscure cases, he is entitled to refer to:
Gastric stool test of gastro paresis.
MRI/MRCP to examine bile and pancreatic ducts.
PH analysis after 24 hours of acid reflux.
Treatment
Our Team offers a full range of care for colon polyps.
1. Lifestyle and Diet Modifications
Taking a larger amount of fiber food e.g. fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Drinking of large amounts of water each day.
Lessening the intake of red meat and processed effects.
Mobility-goal of daily movement.
Prohibition of tobacco and a ban on the consumption of alcohol.
2. Medications
Aspirin or NSAIDs (in case you can take them in low amount).
Depending on the needs of an individual, supplements of calcium or vitamin D.
3. Minimally Invasive or Advanced Procedures
Polypectomy: This is the removal of the polyp through snaring in the colonoscopy procedure.
Giant or sessile polyp Endoscopic mucosal resection.
More complicated or risky lesions Entomemucosal dissection.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many minutes take up a colonoscopy on average?
Most of the operations require a duration of between 30 and 60 minutes.
What are the appearances of cancerous polyps?
They may be larger than 1 cm in size and smooth or raised.
What is the food to take after polyp removal?
Clear liquids must be taken in the first place and then low-fiber food is taken like rice and eggs. Most of the people go back to regular foods within two days.
What are the side effects of post-polyp?
The rest of the patients report bloating and crampiness and can receive slight amount of blood. This is natural and it usually disappears extremely quickly.
The rate of the screening?
This is because in the case of polyps, another colonoscopy may be necessary in 3-5 years according to the results.
Will my insurance cover this?
The reason is that the majority of insurance covers involve a colonoscopy and polyp removal. Our group will be in a position to assist you to acknowledge your advantages.
Can polyps come back?
Yes. The reason is that new polyps will be detected at an early stage before it advances into a serious form due to frequent screenings.
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