Question 1

what is the cause for colon polyps? i went in for my five year colonoscopy and they removed three. five years ago, they removed two. these are benign

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Not known: It is good that you had colonoscopy and had the polyps removed. We do not know the exact cause of polyps. It is likely a combination of genetics, diet and environment.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 2

can colon polyps cause constipation?

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Probably not...: But lots of other things can (some benign and others not).  Please refer to the many quality answers on healthtap regarding causes of constipation, and approaches to diagnosis and treatment.  At 76 years old, evaluation is definitely in order for you--please see your doctor.

Question 3

can an overdose of ionized radiation in one year cause colon polyps more than 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

No: Overdose of radiation can cause all kinds of problem that are very serious but polyps is not one of them.  Polyps however are very common and there are even genetic predisposition to them such as familial polyposis syndrome.  Colonoscopy has become a standard of care and when polyps are encountered they are removed and more frequent colonoscopy performed.

Question 4

can colon polyps or caner cause bladder irritation or uti  i am waiting for a colonoscopy and now getting bladder irritation and frequency of urine. ?

Accepted Answer

Not with polyps: Bladder irritation and colonic fistula ( connection to bladder and colon ) usually not due to polyps  but  due to diverticulitis which is a benign disease . Don't worry wait until tests are complete ..

Question 5

i had four colon polyps removed, one was 15mm and causing bleeding in stool. i was told i didnt has ibs/chrons/colitis. what caused these polyps then?

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Colon polyps: There are many causes of colon polyps. Colitis like crohns and ulcerative colitis can cause polyps. They  could be hereditary (familial polyposis) or could be due to chronic constipation or prolong irritation. Sometimes there is no underlying cause determined. 
Polyps can cause bleeding. but if polyps are benign without dysplasia or carcinoma, you are fine after removal. Follow doctor's advise.

Question 6

could taking amoxicillin cause colon polyps to come back if it ruins the good bacteria ? 
or during the time the gut is rebuilding would polyps become cancerous faster if good gut bacteria is removed with the bad ?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: It is time for you to get a screening colonoscopy and get any polyps that may be there, removed. If you have polyps repeat the colonoscopy in less than 5 years.
Do not worry about short term variation in intestinal flora.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

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 8

are colon polyps painful?

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No: No, typically not painful.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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