Colon Polyps
الوصف
Colon polyps are growth on the inner lining of the colon. Polyp shape can vary, and it can be flat, or slightly raised. There are different microscopic types of polyps (which require a microscope to determine), and the adenomas or polyps can eventually grow over time and become cancer. Undergoing colorectal cancer screening and removal of polyps can decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer. The prevalence of colorectal polyps rises with age. The high prevalence of polyps in both men and women who live in industrialized nations suggests that dietary and environmental factors may contribute to their development.
الأعراض
Colon polyps are mostly asymptomatic and usually detected in colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. Patients may suffer from the following symptoms :
- Painless rectal bleeding of bright or dark red color
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Mucus with stools
- Symptoms and signs of iron deficiency anemia (like feeling tired and shortness of breath) secondary to chronic bleeding
Visit a General Practice doctor (general practitioner) or Gastroenterologist if you suffer from any of the above symptoms.
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عرض المزيدالأسباب
The exact causes of colon polyps are not fully understood. However, there are some risk factors that increase the probability of having colon polyps, like :
- Advancing age
- Male gender
- High-fat, low-fiber diet
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Family history of colon polyps, colon cancer
التشخيص
The best method for examining the colon for polyps is a colonoscopy, which enables the physician to see the whole colon lining and remove the majority of polyps that are discovered (occasionally, large polyps need to be removed during a separate procedure).
العلاج
Removal of the colon polyps (polypectomy) could be performed through the colonoscope.
Colon and rectum removal (total proctocolectomy) may be needed to remove your colon and rectum to protect you from developing life-threatening cancer if you have an inherited condition that increases your risk of having cancer.
Colon cancer prevention
The size, quantity, and features of the polyps that were removed determine the risk level. You will need polyps' follow-up screenings.
