Question 1

which treatment works the best and fastest for colonic polyps?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: During colonoscopy the doctor will snip and remove these polyps.  Often there are just a few and easily managed and the patient brought back each 5 years to look for newly formed ones that are removed.  The risk is polyps can eventually turn into colon cancers.
In some people there are too many and they can not all be removed but they can be kept an eye on to catch those that may turn cancerous.

Question 2

colon polyps. how long does it take for them to grow and what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Polyp growth is: Variable but to go from a single cell to a polyp the size of an eraser can take 2-3 years. The treatment is removal of all polyps to rule out malignancy or pre-malignancy during a colonoscopy.

Question 3

what factors should drive treatment choices to address adenomatous colon polyps?

Accepted Answer

Size, pathology: All adenomatous polyps should be removed. If they are too large to remove endoscopically, then surgery is usually warranted. If the polyp is removed completed on colonoscopy, but has a suspicious or worrisome pathology, then surgery is sometimes required to complete the resection. However, if the pathology is benign, then usually no further treatment is needed.

Question 4

and what is the best treatment for colon polyp?

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Removal: Colon polyps are precancerous...So they must be removed which can be done easily through a procedure called colonoscopy and polypectomy.

Question 5

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 6

how do you remove  colon polyps?

Accepted Answer

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 7

are colonic polyps common in children?

Accepted Answer

Yes/No: Adenomas which are dysplatic polyps that increase the risk for colorectal cancer are not commonly found in children.  However  wit peutz-jeghers syndrome and juvenile polyposis, children may have colon polyps with cancer risks. Isolated juvenile polyps (hamartomas) of the colon are common (occurring in 1 to 2 percent of children), usually solitary, and are no risk for cancer.

Question 8

is it common to have colon polyps at age 15?

Accepted Answer

Not common!: Not common, but can have different types of colon polyps. 
Most common would be juvenile polyp. But cases with family history of familial polyposis will have higher incidence of adenomatous polyps (tubular adenoma).
In addition there are other rare types with various syndromes. 
For more scientific info visit- http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc2657698/.

Question 9

do all colon polyps need removed? if not why?

Accepted Answer

Most colon : Polyps are removed. They can be cancerous or pre-cancerous.  If you have polyps, you should also get more regular screening.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: colon polyps?

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Colon polyps: A colon polyp is a growth on the lining of the colon  (large intestine). Most polyps are benigh, but some are cancerous and some can become cancerous. They are a common finding on colonoscopy, and are frequently biopsied (removed) during colonoscopy to rule out cancer.

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