Polyposis Syndrome Treatment in Singapore

These are the standard diagnostic methods for diagnosing Polyposis Syndrome:

Clinical Assessment

• Family History: A comprehensive family history of different polyposis syndromes and colorectal cancers is essential for diagnosing such inherited variations of disease. Many cases of polyps or early-onset colorectal cancer in the family might be an indication towards genetic testing as well as early screening of family members.

Imaging Studies

• Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colonic and rectal polyps. In this procedure, the doctor inserts a flexible tube with a camera into the colon to find polyps.
• CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy): This non-invasive imaging method utilises CT scanning to produce detailed images of the colon and rectum. It may be used on patients who cannot undergo a traditional colonoscopy or as an adjunct tool.
• MRI: The MRI may detect polyps in other sites, such as the stomach or small intestine, especially in syndromes like Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, where multiple polyps can form all along the GI tract.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): It may help evaluate polyps in the stomach, duodenum, or small intestine and assess any adjacent tissue involvement in extensive polyposis syndromes.

Blood Tests

• Blood tests can be performed to evaluate anaemia (which can result from bleeding polyps), liver function, or other signs of complications associated with polyposis. Blood tests are not diagnostic for polyposis syndrome except as part of the overall assessment.

MediRehab (a chain of Rehab centres, part of MediGence) provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to support patients through Teleconsulations and online therapy sessions.

Physical Therapy

After operations like a colectomy, physical therapy will help patients gain strength and movement and relearn how to cope with other changes, such as bowel function. The patient may also undergo pelvic floor therapy to rehabilitate urinary and bowel function.

Nutritional Counseling
Patients learn how to manage malabsorption and adequate nutrition through dietitians after surgical procedures with this reduced bowel capacity or with some having their intestine as a stoma.

Psychological Support
Significant emotional support is granted to patients undergoing major surgeries. Such patients may undergo psychological counselling, support groups, or different stress management techniques to alleviate their anxieties, thereby putting them at ease psychologically.

Pain Management
Patients undergoing significant surgeries must respond to chronic pain. There are several ways to relieve pain, including physical therapy, medication, and complementary therapies such as acupuncture or massage.

Long-term care follow-up
Regular follow-ups and monitoring are vital to analyse the recurrence of the polyps or detect other complications. These rehabilitation services would help the patient manage their health and facilitate a smooth and long-term adjustment to life after treatment.

The medications prescribed for polyposis syndrome mainly lessen the growth of the polyps and inhibit complications. Chemopreventive agents and immunosuppressive drugs treat the symptoms. In advanced cases, chemotherapy or targeted therapy may be used if the polyps lead to cancer.