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Learn the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tubular adenoma- benign colon polyps that tend to change to cancerous lesions overtime as in the case of Dr. Rishi chadha in Houston. Be educated on the risk factors, symptoms, lifestyle change, less invasive surgery and frequent screening to protect your long term colon wellbeing.

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Rishi Chadha

About the Expert

Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.

What Are Tubular Adenomas?

  • Tubular adenomas are benign colon tumors which are small.
  • They form a common type of colon polyp.
  • Most do not cause harm.
  • Others can slowly degenerate into cancer.
  • They should be located early in order to remain safe.

Common Causes and Risk Factors

  • Age 50 or older
  • Family history of colon cancer or polyps.
  • Eating of low-fiber and high-fat foods.
  • Smoking or drinking alcohol
  • Very little or no physical activity.
  • History of inflammatory bowel disease.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Most people have no symptoms
  • There is blood or toilet paper stool.
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Belly cramps or discomfort
  • Weakly known strange weight loss.

How Dr. Rishi Chadha Diagnoses Tubular Adenomas

1. Comprehensive Medical History

Dr. Chadha will begin with a discussion of personal or family history of colon polyps or colon cancer, lifestyle, diet and any gastrointestinal symptoms.

2. Physical Examination

Tenderness, masses and other signs of colorectal issues are tested through a tender examination of the abdomen.

3. Screening Recommendations

  • Colonoscopy: The most effective technique in the detection and resection of polyps in one procedure.
  • Virtual Colonoscopy: Non-invasive CT scan substitution to the eligibility candidates.

4. Polyp Removal & Biopsy

The colonoscopy tries to identify any polyps that is removed (polypectomy). Sample tissues are sent to the laboratory to determine the diagnosis.

5. Documentation & Coding

In the ICD-10 code: D12.0 Tubular adenoma of colon, the findings of your medical record should be recorded so as to track and follow up.

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Treatment

Treatment Options for Tubular Adenomas at GastroDoxs

1. Lifestyle and Diet Changes

  • Consume more vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
  • Limit consumption of red processed meat.
  • Be active - 30 minutes daily goal.
  • Stop smoking, drink less.

2. Medications

  • The risk of polyps can possibly be reduced by aspirin taking (low dose, however, it should be safe to take it).
  • It may be the supplements like calcium or vitamin D that come in handy.

3. Minimally Invasive and Advanced Procedures

  • Polypectomy- removes polyps during the colonoscopy.
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection - where the growths are large or flat.
  • Frequent follow-ups - as per the size and number of the polyps.

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Rishi Chadha

About the Author

Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tubular adenoma?

This polyp is a small colon poly, and without removing it; this polyp may become cancerous.

Do tube adenomas occur before cancer?

Yes. That is why it is necessary to take them and take them away early in life.

How does tubular adenoma pathophysiologically develop?

They have a tendency to be found during a regular colonoscopy examination of an individual.

Tubular adenomas (pain-giving)?

No. There is nothing that majority feel when they possess such polyps.

ICD-10 tubular adenoma of colon?

The code is D12.0.

What is the frequency of a colonoscopy following the presence of a tubular adenoma?

It is determined by the size and quantity of your polyp; at least after every 3 to 5 years.

Are healthy lifestyles able to remove the already existing polyps?

Reduction in the risk of new polyps can be achieved by no-eating well, exercise, and not smoking or over drinking.

Is a colonoscopy painful?

No. Most of the patients are sedated and they do not feel anything when exam is made.

Which are fragments of adenoma tuberosum?

Stripped by being scraped off in small pieces mailed to a laboratory where a biopsy was performed.

There is a question related to colonoscopy preparation that I have.

Take your bowel-prep drugs: only take liquids, and take course of prep the day before.

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