Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is a rectal polyp hard? can you feel it?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It is usually firm: It is touchable only if it is close to the anus.
Answered 2/22/2020
4.8k views
Thank
rectal polyp: Usually not hard. If something hard there, your should see a doctor to rule out cancer.
Answered 2/22/2020
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
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
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Please tell me, could a doctor feel polyps doing a rectal exam?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is colo-rectal cancer caused by generic defect leading to polyps?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible to have big polyps in the colon or rectal that cause symptoms and are big but no pre cancerous? 19 year old.
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
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!
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??
What percentage of rectal polyps become cancerous?
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.
I was wondering is a 5mm adenocarcinoma (pre-cancerous rectal polyp) cause for immediate concern?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
