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A 24-year-old member asked:

What causes people to get polyps?

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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered

Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience

Genetics environment: Genetics and to a greater extent environmental issues and personal habits can contribute to polyp formation.

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Dr. Allen Kamravaanswered

Colon and Rectal Surgery 17 years experience

Genes: There are a number of genes in the polyp formation cascade. As these genes get altered, polyps form.

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