They may be either benign or malignant
90% of colon and rectal cancers arise from polyps that are initially benign
Juvenile polyps (polyps in children) are usually benign and often outgrow their blood supply and disappear at puberty
Multiple polyps are common
Rectal polyps are commonly found by sigmoidoscopy (visual inspection with an instrument consisting of a tube and a light) or colonoscopy
Most rectal polyps produce no symptoms and are discovered on routine digital or endoscopic examination of the rectum
The code is 46922.
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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
Colon polyps often has no symptoms. However, some symptoms of colon polyps are pain, obstruction, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, sweating and many more.
The type is determined by taking a sample of the polyp and examining it microscopically
Polyps. These are usually benign growths but can sometimes develop into cancer if left untreated. Regular colonoscopies are recommended to detect and remove any polyps before they become cancerous.
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