What is the rectal polyp?

Rectal polyp is an abnormal growth that protrudes through the rectum lining on the base of the large intestine or from the large intestine. Colorectal polyps are on the most common conditions of the colorectal area. It is estimated to affect up to 20 percent of all adults.

There are three main types of polyps: hyperplastic, adenomatous and inflammatory. Hyperplastic rectal polyp is most common in the rectum and descending large intestine. It is usually less than one quarter of the inch (6.35 mm) and is usually not cancer.

Adenomatous polyps are further divided into three different types: Vilus, tubular and tubulovillou. Villous Adenomas rectal polyp has the greatest risk of becoming cancer. Inflammatory polyps are caused by chronic swelling in the large intestine and rarely cause concerns. Polyps greater than 0.4 inches (1 cm) on average have a better chance of becoming cancer than smaller polyps, especially if the patient has a colon cancer history. The risk also increases with age.

usually rectal polyp does not cause any apparent symptoms. In some cases, however, bleeding from rectal, bloody stools, anemia and abdominal pain may occur. In rare cases, a routine physical examination may detect the presence of rectal polyp, but colonoscopy is usually required to locate the polyp and type. During this diagnostic procedure, the doctor inserts a flexible tube with a small camera connected to the end to the rectum and mixes it over the large intestine. Sedative drugs and painkillers are usually given before the procedure.

Neexistuje žádný absolutní způsob, jak zjistit, zda má rektální polyp potenciál stát se rakovinou, takže většina lékařů je dává přednost tomu, aby je okamžitě odstranil. Most of the rectal polyps are removed during colonoscopy, either by an eating tool around them and the concealment of OR simply by touching is an electric current. Excessively large or badThe rectal polyp may require a more invasive surgical removal.

After removal, it is rare to return the specific rectal polyp. However, if the factors leading to the formation of polyp remain a problem, but in the future more polyps could be created. Risk factors include overweight, long -term diseases of inflammatory colon and sedentary lifestyle.

smokers have 20 percent higher chance of developing the rectal polyp than non -smokers. Excessive alcohol consumption, especially beer, also increases the risk. Maintaining healthy weight and consumption of food rich in vegetables and fiber can help reduce the risk of rectal polyps.