The Harm Colon Polyps Bring
Types,Signs and Symptoms of Rectal Polyp

What are rectal or colon polyps? How can they lead to cancer? What are the signs and symptoms of a bowel polyp? What causes a precancerous rectal polyp? What steps can you do for prevention? You need answers so continue reading...

Precancerous polyps are abnormal growths that can develop on the inner wall or lining of either the bowel or the rectum. A bowel and a rectal polyp both have a mushroom-like shape.

photo by Stephen Holland, M.D., Naperville Gastroenterology

What are the characteristics of a rectal polyp?

how it behaves -- it can either be benign, pre-malignant or malignant, and

its types.

What are the types of precancerous polyp?

A polyp can either be...

• neoplastic,
• hamartomatous, or
• inflammatory.

Neoplastic polyps are further divided into sub-types:

• tubular,

• tubulovillous, and

• villous.

Rectal polyps or those in the colon that are associated with Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease are inflammatory types of polyps.

Most polyps are benign but they should be surgically removed as they can turn malignant. In fact, most rectal tumors or those found in the bowel developed from precancerous polyps.

What are the signs and symptoms of rectal or colon polyps?

Precancerous polyps don’t usually exhibit warning signs or symptoms like cancer does. But symptoms of big polyps in your bowel or rectum can cause difficulty and changes in bowel movements such as bleeding, constipation and abdominal pain.

Click here to read about Colon Cancer Warning Signs and Symptoms.

When do polyps become a cause of concern?

When it is a neoplastic type, especially the villous adenoma type. If it is the villous adenoma type, it gives you a 40% risk that it will turn into a malignant tumor.

Why is prevention for rectal polyp or that in your bowel important?

Remember that a tumor can start in a polyp. This is the basic reason why preventing a polyp from developing in your rectum or bowel is necessary.

What triggers polyps?

Most are lifestyle factors such as eating more of unhealthy foods, smoking, being a couch potato and a lot more. See What Causes Colon Cancer.

Is prevention of rectal polyps possible? Definitely. First, be aware what causes them. Then why not do these tips?

• Choose foods high in fiber such as vegetables and fruits.

• Know the importance of exercise in prevention of colon tumor.

• Detoxify your bowel by taking all-natural Ganoderma supplements.

• Give up smoking and limit alcohol intake.

All these healthy habits will protect you from colon or rectal polyps to form in your bowel.

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