Colon Polyps
An ounce of prevention is better than cure. This holds true to keep us from getting sick or suffering from any disease. If you feel any discomfort in your body, never have second thoughts of visiting your doctor. You may have an unknown disease, but can still survive because of early detection. Screening tests are helpful, like whenever you have colon polyps, to determine if they are harmful to the body.
Among middle-aged and aging adults, 30 percent of them may have one or more colon polyps. These are small clumps of cells that are seen on the colon lining. Most colon polyps are harmless, however some may develop to be cancerous over time.
Anybody can have colon polyps, but individuals age 50 or older are at high risk. Other possible candidates are those who are overweight, smoker, people who eat high-fat, low-fiber diet or have a genetic history of colon polyps or colon cancer in the family.
Some cases of colon polyps can result in rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits and abdominal pains. But usually small colon polyps cause no harm. This is the reason that experts generally recommend regular screening. The polyps seen in the early stages usually can be surgically removed safely.
Colon polyp sizes differ from smaller than a pea to the size of a golf ball. Although small polyps are harmless, you may not be aware that you have them until your doctor confirms them after checking your bowel through screening tests.
Signs and symptoms of colon polyps vary from person to person. In rectal bleeding, you can see bright red blood present on toilet paper after a bowel movement. Although you have to note that rectal bleeding can also be caused by other underlying conditions like hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Hemorrhoids don’t stay long, but if bleeding persists, consult your doctor.
Blood in the stool is another indication. This can be seen as red streaks found in your stool or the bowel movements tend to be black. However, color changes in stool are not always indicative of the problem. Medications, like iron supplements and some anti-diarrhea drugs, can let stools to become black, while beets and red licorice can turn stools to be red.
You should also consider screening if you have prolonged constipation or diarrhea. But changes in bowel habits can identify the presence of a large colon polyp.
Pains or obstructions are also common. A large colon polyp may partly block your bowel from being excreted through the anus, causing abdominal pains, nausea, vomiting and severe constipation.
Polyps can usually form anywhere in the large intestine. They can be small or big and flat or mushroom-shaped and near to a stalk or pedunculated. Small and mushroom-shaped polyps are not likely to become malignant than flat or large ones. The larger the polyp, the greater are the chances of having cancer.
-- Mackenzie Roe
Colon Polyps Recommended Resources:
University of Colorado Hospital
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