Chronic bleeding may lead to iron deficiency anemia, which can cause tiredness and shortness of breath. Most colon polyps are harmless, though some can become cancerous Learn about the causes and risks of bleeding colon polyps
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Do colon polyps cause any symptoms
The vast majority of people with polyps have no symptoms at all Colon polyps are clumps of cells that grow in the lining of the colon or rectum and are sometimes cancerous Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments, and more. Colon polyps colon polyps are growths, like tiny bumps, that form on the inside lining of your colon or rectum
They’re usually harmless, but some types can turn into colon cancer after many years Healthcare providers remove colon polyps when they find them during a routine colonoscopy. Learn the symptoms and causes of colon polyps Most people with colon polyps don’t have symptoms, but rectal bleeding and bloody stools may occur.
Some polyps are caused by hereditary conditions
Bleeding from the rectum is the most common symptom Some polyps become cancerous (malignant) (see colorectal cancer) A colonoscopy is done to make the diagnosis Removal of the polyp during colonoscopy is the best form of treatment
Polyps that grow on the intestinal or rectal wall protrude into the intestine or rectum and may be noncancerous. Colon polyps are common, especially in those over 50 years of age
