Colon Polyps
Colon Polyps are growth on the lining of your colon and rectum. Most polyps are not cancerous, but some may develop into cancer over time. Removing polyps can help prevent colorectal cancer.
- Causes
- Smoking
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Eating too much red meat
- Not Exercising
- Being Overweight
- Eating Processed Food
- Symptoms
- Most people with colon polyps do not experience any symptoms, you might not know you have a polyp until your doctor finds it during an examination of your colon.
- Bleeding from Rectum
- Change in Bowel Movement
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Abdominal Pain
- Weight Loss
- Diagnose
- Colonoscopy
- Stool Test
- Sigmoidoscopy
- CT Scan
- Prevention
- Do Exercise
- Avoid Excess Alcohol
- Avoid Fatty and Processed Food
- Quit Smoking
- Lose Weight
