Are rectal polyps serious?

Rectal polyps belong to the category of intestinal polyps. Intestinal polyps are mostly of two types: inflammatory and adenomatous. Among them, inflammatory polyps are benign, and the inflammation can usually be cured. Adenomatous polyps will not disappear and may even have a tendency to become malignant. In severe cases, they may turn into cancer and cause serious consequences. Therefore, if polyps are discovered, they must be treated as soon as possible. The following editor will give you a detailed introduction to intestinal polyps.

Overview

Intestinal polyps refer to abnormal growths of tissue protruding from the surface of the intestinal mucosa, and are collectively referred to as polyps before their pathological nature is determined. Its incidence increases with age and is more common in men. Colon and rectal polyps are the most common, while small intestinal polyps are less common. There are two main types of polyps: inflammatory and adenomatous.

Inflammatory polyps may disappear on their own after the inflammation is cured; adenomatous polyps generally do not disappear on their own and have a tendency to become malignant. The most effective measure to detect polyps and determine the nature of their lesions is to perform regular full colonoscopy (including pathology) and perform intervention treatment under colonoscopy.

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The clinical manifestations vary depending on the location, size, and number of polyps.

Intermittent blood in the stool or blood on the surface of the stool, mostly bright red; secondary inflammatory infection may be accompanied by large amounts of mucus or mucus and blood in the stool; there may be tenesmus; constipation or increased frequency of bowel movements. When the long-pedunculated polyps are large, they may cause intussusception; when the polyps are huge or multiple, intestinal obstruction may occur; when the polyps have a long peduncles and are located close to the anus, the polyps may prolapse out of the anus.

A small number of patients may experience abdominal distension, discomfort, dull pain or abdominal pain.

Patients with concomitant bleeding may develop anemia, and if the amount of bleeding is large, they may go into shock.

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Minimally invasive treatment (endoscopic)

Polyps that meet the indications for endoscopic treatment can be removed endoscopically, and the resected specimens can be sent for pathological examination.

Surgery

The polyp has a tendency to become malignant or does not meet the indications for endoscopic treatment; or pathological findings after endoscopic resection show residual lesions or cancer.

Drug treatment

Symptomatic treatment: If bleeding occurs, stop the bleeding and take appropriate measures according to the amount of bleeding.

Causes and Treatment For inflammatory polyps caused by ulcerative colitis, see Treatment of ulcerative colitis