Question 1

is there a way to prevent colon polyps ? is there a way to lessen chances of them being cancerous ? i had 9 polups three agressive types im worried

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Family history? : Colon polyps are very common and most are benign.  When they are still very small, there is no way to predict for sure which ones may become cancerous, hence they are usually removed at fhe time of screening colonoscopy and submitted for pathology examination.  Individuals with hx of familial polyposis with predisposition to cancer may elect prophylactic colectomy

Question 2

i have been vomiting blood and blood in stool it makes me really weak and i get real tired the blood is bright red in color .... i get pains in my lower stomach on both sides abdomen area.
i have had colon polyps removed at four different times they found

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If : If you think you are having bloody vomit and stool, then you should be evaluated as soon as possible. Give your doctor a call. If you cannot get a hold of your doctor then you should go to the emergency room for testing. It could be anything from infection, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, to more serious causes such as an esophageal tear, bleeding ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, vascular malformation or bowel ischemia. Good luck!

Question 3

what are colon polyps?

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Abnormal gowths : Neoplasia is a general term to describe abnormal growth pattern, cancer-like, unregulated by normal bodily control systems. Some colon polyps are destined to become cancerous, some are not, so all polyps are usually removed when they are found so we can distinguish the difference under the microscope, not by appearance which can fool you.

Question 4

are colon polyps painful?

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No: No, typically not painful.

Question 5

are colon polyps dangerous?

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Eh: Dangerous is a strong term

Certain colon polyps are considered precursors to cancer. That is, if not removed, they have potential to become cancer.

Question 6

colon polyps is 8mm size bad??

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Size, but what cells: While larger polyps tend to be more concerning for cancer than smaller ones, it really depends on the cells that the polyp contains, which is why polyps have to be sought out (via colonoscopy) and removed for histologic analysis.  Smaller polyps can have cancerous or precancerous cells therein.

Question 7

how fast can colon polyps grow?

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Relatively : Slowly. Usually from a single cell to a polyps the size of a pencil eraser takes 2-3 years, but there can be a wide degree of variability in both benign and malignant polyps.

Question 8

how do you remove  colon polyps?

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By scope vs. surgery: If your colon polyps are identified colonoscopically, they can be removed piecemeal by cold biopsy, or cauterized by wrapping a snare around the polyp & adding electricity. Even large polyps can be colonoscopically removed in their entirety by emr (endoscopic mucosal resection). Invasive adenomas, dysplastic polyps, & frank malignancies may require surgery (usually laparoscopic).

Question 9

how quickly do colon polyps grow?

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Variable: Generally we discuss polyp growth as being exponential, so that  from a single cell to  a polyp 1 cubic centimeter in size probably takes 2-3 years. Hyoweveer due the exponential growth they can double in size in shorter times. Some polyp types may be faster growing than others.

Question 10

are there symptoms of colon polyps?

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Not typically: On occasion, polyps may infarct, twist on their stalk, bleed, or secrete (villous tumors of the rectum) with resulting "diarrhea." however, most polyps & colon cancers are identified (hopefully) before symptoms develop. Early detection at a smaller polyp size means higher cure rates, lower risk of malignant transformation or invasion, & improved survival before cancer develops. Get a colonoscopy!

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