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The word polyp refers to any overgrowth of tissue from the surface of mucous membranes. Intestinal polyps grow out of the lining of the small and large bowels. Polyps come in a variety of shapes-round, droplet, and irregular.
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How do polyps swim?
polyps are sessile, therefore they do not move
What type of symmetry do polyps have?
Polyps are radially symmetrical.
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What is coral polyps geographically?
coral polyps are soft bodied invertebrate that make up coral
How are nasal polyps diagnosed?
A physical examination will identify most polyps. Small polyps located higher up or further back may be hidden from view, but they will be detected with more sophisticated medical instruments.
Who may develop intestinal polyps?
About 30% of the general population will develop intestinal polyps at some point in life, with the likelihood increasing with age.
What are the causes of intestinal polyps?
There are several hereditary diseases that produce large numbers of intestinal polyps. These disorders include: Familial polyposis of the colon. Gardner's syndrome. Lynch's syndrome.
What has the author Robert Lev written?
Robert Lev has written: 'Adenomatous polyps of the colon' -- subject(s): Adenoma, Colonic Neoplasms, Colonic Polyps, Histopathology, Intestinal polyps, Pathophysiology
How can intestinal obstructions be prevented?
Most cases of intestinal obstruction are not preventable. Surgery to remove tumors, polyps, or gallstones helps prevent recurrences.
What is the treatment for intestinal 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.
What happened while the 40th president was in the hospital?
He was treated for a gunshot wound in one visit, and skin cancer and intestinal polyps in others.
How can intestinal polyps be prevented?
Patients with hereditary disorders associated with polyps must undergo total colectomy early in adult life. All children of parents with these disorders should be screened early in adulthood, because half of them will have the same disease.
What causes blood in poop?
This can be caused by several things. Hemorrhoids, polyps, intestinal cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's disease, anal fissures. The only way to know for sure is to see the doctor.
What are Juvenile polyps?
They are polyps in children
What are liver polyps?
small polyps
What are soft polyps?
what are soft polyps.
What is happening when you bleed from your anus?
The presence of blood may indicate the presence of internal hemorrhoids, or there may be intestinal polyps present which can bleed periodically. Only a doctor using a scope can tell for sure what the problem is.
