Most rectal polyps produce no symptoms and are discovered on routine digital or endoscopic examination of the rectum
Colon polyps often has no symptoms. However, some symptoms of colon polyps are pain, obstruction, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, sweating and many more.
Multiple polyps are common
90% of colon and rectal cancers arise from polyps that are initially benign
Rectal polyps are commonly found by sigmoidoscopy (visual inspection with an instrument consisting of a tube and a light) or colonoscopy
They may be either benign or malignant
The code is 46922.
In addition to a diet low in animal fat and high in fiber, nutritionists recommend antioxidant supplements (including vitamins A, C, and E, selenium, and zinc) to reduce rectal polyps
Most polyps cause no symptoms. Large ones eventually cause intestinal obstruction, which produces cramping abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. As colon polyps evolve into cancers, they begin to produce symptoms.
The type is determined by taking a sample of the polyp and examining it microscopically
rectal polyps can reoccur after being removed. you are normally asked back every few years for a check up. They dont disappear on their own
Yes it can because polyps can go up very high (just like in rectal polyps.) You should see your doctor and then see a specialist because something can be done about polyps and you also want to be sure you don't have any cancerous lumps.
Like polyps, papillomas can plug up the nose and disable the sense of smell. Unlike polyps, papillomas often bleed.