A member asked:

I'm middle eastern am i more susceptible to getting colon polyps?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Family History: Your family history (colon cancer, colon polyps and even breast/ovarian cancers) are more important than your ethnic background.

Answered 3/14/2019

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Not necessary: Unless you have a familiar/ hereditary trait that put you at a higher chance of getting polyp like familial polyposis coli, gardner, etc there is no evidence to show that a middle eastern is more prone to develop colon polyps. I hope my answer is of help.

Answered 5/16/2014

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