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What causes people to get polyps?
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Genetics environment: Genetics and to a greater extent environmental issues and personal habits can contribute to polyp formation.
Answered 5/21/2018
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Genes: There are a number of genes in the polyp formation cascade. As these genes get altered, polyps form.
Answered 8/2/2018
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