Question 1

is a rectal polyp hard? can you feel it?

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It is usually firm: It is touchable only if it is close to the anus.

Question 2

polyp removed in upper rectum and solitary rectal ulcer sowed in flexible sigmoidoscopy. still start tip of stool is hard and red blood on stool help!

Accepted Answer

Start simple, but...: Docusate (per PDR) helps moisten &amp; soften hard, dry stools. It is not a true laxative, but facilitates natural defecation, usually within 12 to 72 hours. This is safe &amp;available for anyone over 2, &amp;a assumes normal GI anatomy without inflammation, stenosis, extrinsic or instrinsic obstruction. Change in bowels is a "red flag", like weight loss or blood in stool, that needs evaluation if persistent

Question 3

rectal bleeding after urinating and passing wind only, no bowel movement or period. definitely came from rectum. earlier in the day, had hard stool but no bleeding or pain during that bowel movement. used uniroid-hc ointment on visible piles(/polyp??

Accepted Answer

Internal piles: Symptoms suggestive of piles bleeding likely internal as you also had hard stools earlier. Internal hemorrhoids can cause painless bleeding. Recommend increase water and fiber intake. Avoid irritants like caffeine and spicy foods. Regular exercise and adequate sleep. Good bowel hygiene. If persists please see a colorectal doctor.

Question 4

what percentage of rectal polyps become cancerous?

Accepted Answer

About 10%: It  was felt that malignancies of bowel i.e. rectal polyps accumulate mutations to go  from adenomatous polyps to malignant polyps to cancer it now appears that about 10% of such lesions will progress to cancer.  In bowel adjacent to  malignancy, most normal appearing mucosal cells  produce cancer protein having undergone genotypic changes.  These cells eventually lead to new Ca's. in bowel.

Question 5

how to tell if i have rectal polyps or hemmoroids?

Accepted Answer

you cant.: It has to be examined by md preferably a surgeon and by looking inside with scope it can be determined.

Question 6

had a colonoscopy yesterday, removed four polyps,one of which had to be clip,how long dose the clip stay in?also not feeling 100% lot of rectal press.

Accepted Answer

Clip will pass: The clip on the stalk of a polyp will fall off after a few weeks.  It will likely pass without you knowing about it.  The rectal pressure after colonoscopy is due to irritation of the rectal canal from manipulating the colonoscope during the procedure.  It should resolve within a day or two after the procedure.

Question 7

i was wondering is a 5mm adenocarcinoma (pre-cancerous rectal polyp) cause for immediate concern?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: Adenocarcinoma is not precancerous, it is cancer. 5 mm is pretty small, which makes it sound like a polyp (not adenocarcinoma). If that was the case (maybe called a tubular adenoma?) , there should be nothing to worry about. Adenocarcinoma in the colon/rectum implies invasion deeper into the colon. Please clarify the results of your biopsy with your doctor.

Question 8

which tests are considered "routine" when trying to diagnose rectal and anal problems? i have had a colonoscopy , i had a few polyps and inter.hemmorh

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That completely: Depends on the type of "problems" to which you refer, and the expertise of your treating physician.  Would be best to ask that of the professional treating you.  Good luck.

Question 9

please tell me, could a doctor feel polyps doing a rectal exam?

Accepted Answer

Polyps: Polyps are not frequently found during a rectal exam because they are higher up in the colon and/or rectum and not able to be felt with the examiner's finger.

Question 10

my sister is 5 yrs older than me.  last year she had to have rectal polyps removed.  what are the chances i should have this done as well.  i am experiencing the same issues she was having at the time.  she has since been diagnosed with ibs.  i get horrib

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Colon polyps.: If your sister's colon polyps were the precancerous type, called adenomatous polyps, then you should have a colonoscopy now rather than waiting until age 50. They do run in families, and removing them before they can become cancer can be life-saving. I would see a gastroenterologist immediately. Do not delay. Good luck.

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Is a rectal polyp hard? can you feel it?

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Polyp removed in upper rectum and solitary rectal ulcer sowed in flexible sigmoidoscopy. still start tip of stool is hard and red blood on stool help!

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Rectal bleeding after urinating and passing wind only, no bowel movement or period. definitely came from rectum. earlier in the day, had hard stool but no bleeding or pain during that bowel movement. used uniroid-hc ointment on visible piles(/polyp??

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What percentage of rectal polyps become cancerous?

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How to tell if i have rectal polyps or hemmoroids?

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Had a colonoscopy yesterday, removed four polyps,one of which had to be clip,how long dose the clip stay in?also not feeling 100% lot of rectal press.

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I was wondering is a 5mm adenocarcinoma (pre-cancerous rectal polyp) cause for immediate concern?

A member asked:

Which tests are considered "routine" when trying to diagnose rectal and anal problems? i have had a colonoscopy , i had a few polyps and inter.hemmorh

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Please tell me, could a doctor feel polyps doing a rectal exam?

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My sister is 5 yrs older than me. last year she had to have rectal polyps removed. what are the chances i should have this done as well. i am experiencing the same issues she was having at the time. she has since been diagnosed with ibs. i get horrib

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