Endoscopy

[25092]

Have anyone had a endoscopy done and they removed polop

[NorthallertonBob]

Yes I have had the procedure carried out a couple of times. I am a male and did not like the start of the procedure; an odd uncomfortable procedure but viewing the progress on the visual monitor was interesting and I was fortunate to have a female 'nurse' to talk and comfort me. The Air that is necessary to induce into the area under examination is once again: uncomfortable, but well worth the discomfort knowing that bits that could turn out to be life threatening would be removed. Nothing at all to be afraid of. I am mighty pleased I had the procedure. Do NOT worry, all will be well.

[25092 in reply to NorthallertonBob]

Thank you and so sorry for late response. I was a nervous wreck and feared getting negative news before going in. It's done and thankful to GOD doc say no concerns. Thanks for reassurance. Best!

[Rexz]

Yes, I had my first Endo mid 2020. A cancerous polyp was removed and fortunately it was early enough that it had not spread or metastisized. I then had another Endo about 3 weeks later to remove additional margin around the cancer site just to make sure they got it all. I have had this procedure done every six months since then to screen for cancer along with an endoscopic ultrasound. I'm in the US and here if you're diagnosed with PA it is normally automatic to have this gastric cancer screening done and to 100% confirm the PA diagnosis through pathology of parietal cells.In US you are completely sedated not general but what's called "twilight" so you're asleep but breathing on your own. In the 8 Endoscopies I've had I remember none of them.

Let me know if you have any other questions. It's very important that your doctors understand that your condition is Autoimmune Gastritis and NOT Gastritis.

Rexz

[wedgewood in reply to Rexz]

Thank you for the information Rexz. I was interested to hear that in the U.S. a Pernicious Anaemia diagnosis is confirmed by examining the pathology of the parietal cells . I’ve never heard of that before . Sounds like a brilliant and logical idea . It’s not done in the U.K.

[Aurora12 in reply to wedgewood]

Hi Wedgewood,

I'm in the UK. Just for info, my PA diagnosis was based purely on my gastric parietal cells (GPC) since I had negative Intrinsic Factor (IF) antibodies. The GP had written to the hospital querying its diagnosis. The hospital's Gastro Consultant wrote back to GP and advised: "In PA, A/B's to parietal cells are found in 90% of pts. Whereas, A/B's to IF are less frequent (35-50%), thus pts. don't have to have IF A/B positivity to be diagnosed with PA. I think that the fact that she has +ive GPC A/B's is enough to make the diagnosis".

My surgery was a waste of space [my B12 was 144; was told to eat foods with B12 in it! And all of the other relevant blood results were out of range - MCV, MCHC, MCH, Haematocrit] - so, having had 1 endoscopy, I cheekily mentioned to the Registrar in the following Outpatient review that I was permanently shattered [falling asleep on the train going TO work!] and could do with an autoantibody test - which she kindly agreed to do for me! So, having read up beforehand and been prepared, I swayed the hospital to do what the surgery wouldn't!

[wedgewood in reply to Aurora12]

I award you a medal for such an excellent outcome .🥇 That’s how P.A. patients have to be , due to GPs ( and many other health professionals) ignorance on the subject . Hope you get sufficient B12 injections to keep all symptoms at bay .Thanks for your nugget of information!

[25092 in reply to Rexz]

Thank you Rexz and GOD bless you with all clear EVERY time!

[25092 in reply to Rexz]

Thank you Rexz and GOD bless you with all clear EVERY time!

[Cherylclaire Forum Support]

Yes - two polyps removed and tested - neither of them cancerous. The people carrying out the endoscopy were calm, respectful and lovely; talked me through procedure firstly and showed me on screen as procedure was carried out. Not painful .

Male or female - same concerns and discomfort, same process.

[25092 in reply to Cherylclaire]

Thank you Cheryclaire. Advice very much appreciated. Best!

[Aurora12]

Hi 25092, does that mean you've already had one Endoscopy which has identified the Polyp?

An EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection) is a very similar procedure. Looking at other responses, it seems it varies how much/which sedation they're given.

I've had numerous endoscopies (mostly surveillance) and can say that, so long as you take a couple of 'swallows' just as the scope goes down the angle at the back of your mouth, it should stop you from gagging. After that, it may? be slightly uncomfortable, but not painful, if they have to introduce air to see the area more clearly. Being curious, I always just have the throat spray so I'm "with it" as I choose to view the camera (not sedation, which means you're "woozy" plus, c.30mins in recovery afterwards and advised not to drive that day). However, unbeknown to me, for a first, when I had my stomach Polyp removed, the Endoscopist must've given me a stronger anaesthetic? - since I was totally "out for the count" - wasn't even awake when he entered my mouth, so knew nothing of it at all! I did have a sore throat for a few days( - but, all in all, a quick, easy procedure.

Depending on the histology when they biopsy the cells in/around the Polyp, after removing it, they could arrange further appts. IF there are any abnormal cells found? In my case, there was a small element of metaplasia, plus dysplasia (pre-cancerous) so I was followed up with a surveillance endoscopy a year later.

Definitely go with it, anything untoward will then be dealt with sooner (when it's easier to treat) - or, if all okay, NFA (

[25092 in reply to Aurora12]

Thank you Aurora12 and for ALL your procedures come back all clear.