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Rectal polyps are commonly found by sigmoidoscopy (visual inspection with an instrument consisting of a tube and a light) or colonoscopy
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoRectal polyps are tissue growths that arise from the wall of the rectum and protrude into it
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Are multiple Rectal polyps common?
Multiple polyps are common
Do rectal cancers come from polyps?
90% of colon and rectal cancers arise from polyps that are initially benign
Do rectal polyps produce symptoms?
Most rectal polyps produce no symptoms and are discovered on routine digital or endoscopic examination of the rectum
Are Rectal polyps benign?
They may be either benign or malignant
What is the cpt code for excision of rectal polyps?
The code is 46922.
What diet helps with rectal polyps?
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
What are the symptoms of colon polyps?
Colon polyps often has no symptoms. However, some symptoms of colon polyps are pain, obstruction, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, sweating and many more.
How is the type of Rectal polyps examined?
The type is determined by taking a sample of the polyp and examining it microscopically
Is rectal polyp fully curable?
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
Can cervical polyps prevent pregnancy from happening or can they stop a person from ovulating?
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.
Why is my dogs butt swollen I took her to have her anal glands cleaned but they couldn't get anything out of her what else could be the problem?
You dog may have impacted anal gland, or possibly rectal polyps, or a rectal prolapse. Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian.
How common are precancerous polyps in the colon?
In Australia, the lifetime risk of developing bowel cancer before the age of 75 years is around 1 in 18 for men and 1 in 26 for women, and this is one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world.
