Colon Polyps Risks

viator · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Hi, my grandfather had colon polyps and I have irritable colon, jus like him. What are my chances of developing colon polyps?

gallant · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 18

Hi, polyps are growths which develop in the colon, and carry risk to develop further to the cancer. If they are bleeding they can cause anemia. They can also spread from the lining of the intestine to rectum. Polyps of the colon and rectum are usually benign and asymptomatic. As you grow older, your chances for developing polyps increase. It is being suggested to remove these polyps in order to avoid any further complications. Polyps with atypia or dysplasia have greater chances to progress on to colon cancer.

Colon Polyps Risks

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