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6 min readProcedure Guide
Polypectomy means removal of suitable polyps during colonoscopy or endoscopy. Aftercare depends on polyp size, site, technique, bleeding risk and biopsy report.
Key Takeaways
- Diet after polypectomy
- Bleeding signs
- Medicine precautions
- Biopsy follow-up
Diet after polypectomy
Diet instructions vary. Some patients start light food after recovery, while larger polyp removal may need specific restrictions.
Bleeding signs
Small spotting may happen, but heavy bleeding, black stool, dizziness or severe pain should be reported urgently.
Medicine precautions
Blood thinners, aspirin, diabetes medicines and painkillers should be restarted only as advised.
Biopsy follow-up
Histopathology decides whether the polyp was harmless, precancerous or needs earlier surveillance.