colon polyps are Precursors of colorectal cancer which is the second deadliest type of cancer. It is divided into 3 types depending on the size and frequency. It includes the following:
- Adenomatous polyps
- Malignant polyps
- Hyperplastic polyps
What are the symptoms of colorectal polyps?
In some cases, patients do not notice the symptoms, whereas some of the signs are going to result in red flags. The chronic polyps are identified through the given symptoms which are:
- Weight Loss
- Diarrhea
- Pain while defecation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Blood in stool
What are the reasons behind colorectal polyps?
With colorectal polyps, the patient does not notice the risk factors. However, several conditions can trigger the condition of colon polyps. Moreover, the patient needs to get the screening at the age of 45. Some of the other factors which increase the risk of colorectal polyps are:
- Type II Diabetes
- IBD
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Crohn’s Disease
What is the treatment for colorectal polyps?
Colorectal polyps can abate by getting the treatment which is (polypectomy, Endoscopic removal), managing the symptoms, and resolving the causes behind it. In case, someone has developed the condition and got to know it at the right time, then they must get the treatment right away. While you get the routine colonoscopy, the doctor can perform a polypectomy the same for you.
